Clinical trials
Obese clinical trials
Below are recruiting obese clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,500 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07395687RecruitingPhase 2
Study of UBT251 for people with overweight or obesity
This trial tests different doses of UBT251, a new medicine, to see how well it helps people lose weight. It may be an option if you have overweight or obesity and meet certain age and BMI requirements.
Cypress, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07395960RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Metformin for older adults with mild memory loss and higher weight
This trial tests if metformin can help older adults (60-75) who are overweight and have mild memory problems. It aims to see if the drug can slow down or improve memory issues.
ShanghaiAges 60–75 - NCT07396805Recruiting
Food is medicine study for obesity with food insecurity
This study tests whether providing healthy food and support can help adults with obesity and food insecurity lose weight. It looks at how food assistance programs might improve health.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07396896Recruiting
A study on brain tumors and weight gain after treatment
This trial tests a diet therapy for young people who have gained a lot of weight after treatment for a certain type of brain tumor. The goal is to see if the diet can help manage obesity related to the tumor or its treatment.
Florence, FlorenceAges 7–30 - NCT01998750Recruiting
Study of genes in severe early childhood obesity
This study looks for genetic (inherited) reasons for severe obesity that starts in very early childhood. It may help doctors better understand the cause of your child’s weight gain and guide future treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 80 years - NCT00428987Recruiting
Study of body and behavior traits in weight groups
This study looks at how physical traits and everyday behaviors differ among people who are overweight, obese, or in the normal-weight range. It may help researchers better understand risk factors related to weight and health.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT01515904Recruiting
Test of a teen obesity program team approach
This study evaluates the SickKids Team Obesity Management Program (STOMP) for teens with obesity. It looks to see how well this structured program and team support can help compared with typical participation.
Toronto, OntarioAges 12–18 - NCT01129297Recruiting
Severe obesity tissue study during surgery
This study collects small tissue samples during certain abdominal surgeries to better understand what drives severe obesity and related blood-sugar patterns. If you agree to the extra sampling, your information and samples may help researchers build a “biological atlas” that could guide future treatments.
Lille, NordAges 18–65 - NCT01084967Recruiting
Study genes behind obesity in young people from East China
This study looks at how genes may contribute to obesity in young people living in East China. If you meet the weight and background criteria and can consent, you may be able to help researchers learn more and improve care for obesity.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 14–30 - NCT01344525Recruiting
Study of team-based therapy for obesity and weight loss
This study looks at an interdisciplinary, team-based obesity treatment plan and how well it helps people lose significant weight over time. You might be a candidate if you are an adult with obesity who already achieved more than 10% weight loss within about 6 months from a lifestyle program or weight-loss surgery.
HeidelbergAges 18–65 - NCT02583646Recruiting
Study how weight affects puberty in girls
This study looks at how a girl’s body weight may affect the start and development of puberty. It may help researchers understand what influences puberty timing and development in girls who are not yet having periods.
Research Triangle Park, North CarolinaAges 8–14 - NCT02602769Recruiting
Testing blood traits in children with ROHHAD syndrome
This trial studies children with ROHHAD syndrome to better understand their body chemistry and other blood features. The results may help researchers learn what drives the condition and how it might be tracked over time.
Boston, New YorkAges 2–20 - NCT02674230Recruiting
Obesity and body clock registry for healthy aging
This study is a registry that collects health information to better understand how weight and your body’s daily rhythm may affect healthy aging. It may help researchers identify patterns linked to aging and future health risks.
TaoyuanAges 20 years+ - NCT02902198Recruiting
Study of taste changes before and after bariatric surgery
This study looks at how your sense of taste works before and after bariatric weight-loss surgery. It may help doctors understand why eating patterns change after surgery.
BaselAges 18–55 - NCT03215836Recruiting
Study obesity and metabolism in adults with asthma
This study looks at how weight and blood-sugar/fat changes in the body may affect the airways in people with asthma. You may be asked to complete breathing tests and possibly an airway procedure (bronchoscopy) to help researchers compare groups.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT03296605Enrolling by invitation
Study of obesity treatment after bariatric or belly surgery
This trial looks at obesity care in people who have already had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery or certain abdominal surgery. It may help researchers understand what treatments or follow-up care could work best for you after surgery.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT01267591Recruiting
Check blood-flow pressure in teens with diabetes or obesity
This study uses a special noninvasive test to measure blood-flow pressure in children and teens. It aims to see how these measurements differ in teens with type 1 diabetes and in teens with obesity, which may help improve understanding and care.
LeuvenAges 12–19 - NCT07407348RecruitingPhase 1
Comparing Two Forms of Survodutide in People with Overweight or Obesity
This trial compares how two different forms of the study drug survodutide are absorbed by the body in people with overweight or obesity. It helps doctors understand which version works better.
NottinghamAges 18–65 - NCT07411560RecruitingPhase 1
Weekly injections for stomach side effects in overweight people
This study tests two weekly hormone injections (GIP and amylin) to see how they affect stomach-related side effects in people who are overweight or obese. Researchers want to understand if these hormones can help manage weight or related symptoms.
Harrow, MiddlesexAges 18–64 - NCT07414043Recruiting
Understanding obesity drug treatments
This study aims to better understand patients who are prescribed medications like Orlistat, Mysimba, Saxenda, Wegovy, or Mounjaro for obesity. It will help doctors improve treatments for you.
Bologna, BolognaAges 12 years+ - NCT07423065Recruiting
Continuous glucose monitor for prediabetes and weight loss
This study tests whether wearing a continuous glucose monitor (a small sensor on your skin that tracks your blood sugar) can help people with prediabetes and obesity better control their blood sugar and lose weight. You will be asked to wear the device for several days to see how your glucose levels change throughout the day.
IzolaAges 18–70 - NCT07429136Recruiting
Plant-based diet study for weight loss in older adults with obesity
This study tests whether a plant-based, protein-rich diet can help adults aged 55 and older with obesity lose weight. It is designed to see if this diet is both safe and effective for this group.
Amsterdam, South HollandAges 55 years+ - NCT07431593Recruiting
Study on inflammation markers in obesity
This trial examines how two blood markers, SII and SIRI, relate to health issues linked to obesity. It aims to help doctors better predict and manage conditions like metabolic problems in overweight and obese adults.
VaraždinAges 18 years+ - NCT07434050RecruitingPhase 3
Study of XW003 for obesity with sleep apnea on CPAP therapy
This trial tests an investigational drug called XW003 to see if it helps people with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea who are already using a positive airway pressure (PAP) machine, like CPAP. It aims to improve weight loss and sleep apnea symptoms.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for obese?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,500 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.