Clinical trials
Obese clinical trials
Below are recruiting obese clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,495 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06742710RecruitingPhase 4
Liraglutide for obese infertility in PCOS
This trial tests if liraglutide, a weight-loss medication, can help obese women with PCOS who have a frozen embryo achieve pregnancy. It aims to improve fertility outcomes by aiding weight loss before embryo transfer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 20–40 - NCT06745063RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a diabetes drug to reduce artery stiffness in veterans with obesity
This trial tests whether an SGLT2 inhibitor (a type of diabetes medication) can help reduce stiffness in the arteries of veterans who have obesity. If you are a veteran aged 30-60 with a BMI of 30-45 and have stiffer arteries than expected for your age, this study might be an option.
Columbia, MissouriAges 30–60 - NCT06752018Recruiting
Inflammation, heart disease, and diabetes study
This study looks at how inflammation affects heart disease and diabetes. It may help find new ways to prevent or treat these conditions.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT06752967Recruiting
Hormones and appetite in obesity study
This study looks at how hormones control appetite and food choices in people with obesity. You will eat test meals and have blood samples taken to measure your body's response.
Herlev, DenmarkAges 18–45 - NCT06759324Recruiting
Kombucha for weight: live vs. pasteurized effects
This study compares the effects of live kombucha versus pasteurized kombucha on gut health, metabolism, and liver function in people who are overweight or obese. Participants will drink kombucha daily for a set period to see if it improves their health.
Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco DistrictAges 18–60 - NCT06759623Recruiting
Lung function and anesthesia in bariatric surgery
This study checks how well your lungs work after you receive anesthesia (sleep medicine) for weight-loss surgery. It will help doctors choose the best anesthetic for people with obesity.
GdanskAges 18 years+ - NCT06760546RecruitingPhase 3
Testing setmelanotide for weight gain after brain injury
This trial tests a daily injection called setmelanotide to see if it can help people who have gained weight due to a brain injury or condition affecting the hypothalamus. It may help reduce hunger and support weight loss.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 4 years+ - NCT06770049Recruiting
Personalized lifestyle program for weight loss in obesity
This study tests a lifestyle program tailored to your biology or behavior to help with weight loss. It is for adults with obesity who haven't had weight loss surgery or used certain weight loss medications recently.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT06778850RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of MDR-001 tablet for overweight or obese adults
This study tests a new tablet called MDR-001 for people who are overweight or obese. Researchers want to see if it is safe and helps with weight loss. You would take the tablet in different doses over several weeks.
Changchun, JilinAges 18–55 - NCT06782139RecruitingPhase 4
Enavogliflozin for heart health in obesity and diabetes
This trial tests if Enavogliflozin, a medication for diabetes, can improve blood flow in the small vessels of the heart and overall heart function in people with obesity or diabetes. You may join if you have obesity or diabetes and have had a recent heart test.
SeoulAges 20–79 - NCT06786052RecruitingPhase 2
Study on after-meal energy in adults 50–70
This trial studies how a probiotic supplement affects energy use after meals in adults aged 50–70 who are overweight. You'll take either the probiotic or a placebo for several weeks.
Pierre-Bénite, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesAges 50–70 - NCT06789965Recruiting
Comparing two weight loss surgeries for severe obesity
This trial compares two different surgical techniques for people with severe obesity (BMI 40-50) to see which works better. It is for those who are good candidates for bariatric (weight loss) surgery.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18–60 - NCT06790160Recruiting
Study of weight-loss medication effects on body composition
This trial looks at how two weight-loss medications, semaglutide and tirzepatide, affect your body's fat and muscle. It may help you understand if these medications improve your overall health beyond just weight loss.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06790225Recruiting
A study on a gut hormone and bone health
This trial looks at how a natural gut hormone (GIP) affects bone remodeling in healthy people. If you are healthy, you may help us understand how this hormone works on bone cells.
EsbjergAges 18–40 - NCT06790329Recruiting
Weight loss trial using stomach stapling and surface ablation
This trial tests a combined procedure that uses stomach stapling (endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty) plus ablation of the stomach lining to help with weight loss. It is for people with obesity who have not been able to lose weight with diet, exercise, or medication alone.
ShatinAges 18–70 - NCT06800872Recruiting
Vibration therapy for weight loss in teens
This trial tests if whole body vibration can help teenagers with obesity burn more energy while staying in a hospital program. It may offer an extra tool to support weight management.
Oggebbio, VerbaniaAges 13–18 - NCT06800911Recruiting
Metacognitive beliefs in obesity
This study explores how thinking patterns and beliefs about one's own thoughts may be linked to obesity. It aims to understand the role of metacognition in people with severe obesity.
Oggebbio, VerbaniaAges 18–65 - NCT06801496Recruiting
Stomach stent for weight regain after sleeve gastrectomy
This trial is testing a special stomach stent (called a gastric bypass stent) to help people who regained weight after a sleeve gastrectomy. If you've had a sleeve gastrectomy and your BMI is 27.5 or higher, this study might help you lose weight again without another surgery.
BeijingAges 16–65 - NCT06802081RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for weight loss in people with atrial fibrillation
This study tests whether tirzepatide, a medication that helps with weight loss and blood sugar control, can improve the heart rhythm condition atrial fibrillation. If you have AFib and are overweight or obese, this trial may be an option for you.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–80 - NCT06802861Recruiting
Aspirin metabolism in pregnant women at risk of pre-eclampsia
This study looks at how pregnant women at risk of pre-eclampsia process aspirin and how it affects their metabolism. Researchers will use blood and urine tests, along with body measurements and surveys, to learn more about how aspirin can help prevent pre-eclampsia.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 18–45 - NCT06809166RecruitingPhase 4
Contrave for weight loss in adults with obesity
This study tests whether a weight loss medication called Contrave can help adults with obesity lose weight by changing how their body uses energy and handles food. If you qualify, you will take Contrave and be monitored for several months.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–64 - NCT06811324RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for muscle and vessel health in older adults
This study tests if the drug tirzepatide can improve muscle and blood vessel health in older adults with obesity. You may be eligible if you are 50 or older, have a BMI between 30 and 40, and do not have diabetes.
San Antonio, TexasAges 50 years+ - NCT06815978Recruiting
Diagnosing obesity-related muscle loss
This study tests a new tool to diagnose muscle loss in people with obesity. It may help doctors better identify and treat this condition.
Rome, RMAges 18 years+ - NCT06817863RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Mobile app for binge eating and weight loss
This study tests a self-guided mobile app (iPhone or Android) to help adults with binge eating and obesity. It aims to see if the app can reduce binge eating episodes and support weight management.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for obese?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,495 recruiting obese studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a obese trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a obese trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.