Clinical trials
Obese clinical trials
Below are recruiting obese clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,434 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - NCT03481829Recruiting
Long-term study tracking health factors from pregnancy
This study follows pregnant mothers and their babies for years to understand how early life factors can affect health later. If you qualify, you and your child(ren) will be asked to stay in the research study for at least 3 years after delivery.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 1 day–99 years - NCT07238556Recruiting
Digital exercise program for cardiovascular risk
This study tests a new digital tool that helps clinicians prescribe personalized exercise plans to patients with cardiovascular risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, or obesity. Participation involves using the tool and following an exercise plan for a few months to see if it improves health.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 18–64 - NCT07556679Enrolling by invitation
Play2Control: Reducing screen time for teens with type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether helping families spend less time watching TV or using screens can improve blood sugar control in children and teens with type 2 diabetes. It may help you manage diabetes better by cutting down on screen time.
Miami, FloridaAges 5–21 - NCT03197363Enrolling by invitation
Long-term study of adults living in Białystok
This study follows adults living in Białystok over time to learn about health and life patterns. If you’re invited to take part and agree, it may help researchers better understand community health.
BialystokAges 20–80 - NCT07770711Recruiting
Inositol and metformin with different diets for PCOS
This study compares two diet plans (Mediterranean and low-carb) along with the supplements inositol and metformin, to see which works better for weight and blood sugar control in women with PCOS and insulin resistance. It may help you manage PCOS symptoms and improve your body's response to insulin.
Diyarbakır, DiyarbakırAges 20–40 - NCT06970457Recruiting
Exercise, body fat, and hormones in men
This study investigates how exercise affects sex hormones in men with different body types. Participants will engage in a supervised exercise program to see how it interacts with body composition.
Stillwater, OklahomaAges 18–79 - NCT06007404Recruiting
Understanding metabolism and inflammation in teens
This study looks at how metabolism and inflammation relate to diabetes risk in teenagers. It may help researchers understand why some teens develop type 2 diabetes.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 14–18 - NCT07837973RecruitingPhase 2
Medicine to maintain weight loss after weight-loss shots
This study tests a new medicine called ALV-100 to see if it can help people who have already lost weight with a weight-loss injection or pill keep the weight off. You must be currently on a stable weight-loss medicine and have lost at least 10% of your body weight to join.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–75 - NCT06604650Recruiting
Park-based health program for older adults in Miami
This study looks at how community park programs can help older adults stay healthy. It will use information already collected from people who are already part of the Miami-Dade Active Older Adults study.
Miami, FloridaAges 50–95 - NCT02166372Recruiting
Testing weight-loss surgery vs standard care for type 2 diabetes
This study compares people with type 2 diabetes and higher body weight who meet criteria for metabolic (weight-loss) surgery versus people with mild obesity who do not. It aims to see whether surgery improves diabetes-related outcomes more than usual medical care.
Taoyuan CityAges 20–67 - NCT02811900Recruiting
Study of outcomes after weight-loss (bariatric) surgery
This study follows adults who have bariatric (weight-loss) surgery to see what outcomes they experience afterward. It may help doctors better understand how well the surgery works in real life.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT03217656Recruiting
Jiaxing birth follow-up study for pregnant families
This study enrolls pregnant women in the Jiaxing area and follows them during pregnancy and after delivery to learn about mothers and babies. If you plan to stay involved through birth and follow-up, this may help researchers understand pregnancy and early childhood outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges Any age - NCT03569735Recruiting
Elderly health survey in Nanshan, Shenzhen
This study follows people age 65 and older in Nanshan to learn about health over time using surveys and health samples. It may help researchers understand what supports healthy aging in the community.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 65 years+ - NCT03830879Recruiting
Pregnancy and child health follow-up study in Shenzhen
This study enrolls pregnant people early in pregnancy and follows their babies’ health through age 7. It may help researchers understand health and development patterns in Shenzhen families and improve future child health care.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 15–49 - NCT02037867Recruiting
Study your liver blood markers if you’re at risk
This study looks at how certain blood tests (liver biomarkers) change in people with higher risk for liver disease. It may help doctors understand who is developing liver problems earlier and what patterns in blood tests matter most.
Nottingham, NottsAges 18 years+ - NCT03934957Recruiting
Study of health in people living in Hamburg
This study follows adults living in Hamburg to better understand health and health-related factors over time. You may help researchers learn what influences health in this age group.
HamburgAges 45–74 - NCT03561766Recruiting
Pregnancy birth-cohort study for early pregnancy participants
This study follows pregnant people from early pregnancy to help researchers better understand health and outcomes over time. It’s mainly for those who plan to receive care and deliver at Shengjing Hospital in the Shenyang area.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT04371042Recruiting
Study of liver disease and genes in people with fatty liver
This study collects information about metabolic and unexplained (cryptogenic) liver disease and looks at “omics” tests, which are lab tests that measure patterns in blood or tissue to learn what drives the disease. It may help researchers better understand fatty liver and related serious complications, like liver scarring and liver cancer.
Roma, Rome/lazio/italyAges 18 years+ - NCT04812132Recruiting
Compare two types of weight-loss stomach surgery
This study compares two surgical methods used for weight loss: OAGB and a longer-limb Roux gastric bypass. It may help find which option works best for people with severe obesity and obesity-related health problems.
TartuAges 18–60 - NCT01945840Recruiting
Study how gut hormones change after weight-loss surgery
This study looks at how gut hormones and blood sugar control change after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. It may help researchers understand what supports healthier glucose levels after bariatric surgery.
London, Greater LondonAges 18–70 - NCT05074732Recruiting
Study of forensic mental health admissions after a service move
This study looks at all adult admissions to Ireland’s National Forensic Mental Health Service during a specific time window. It may help improve how the new forensic service at Portrane runs in the future.
DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT01869530Recruiting
Nutrition check for preschool kids at participating clinics
This study measures nutrition (what and how much children eat) in young kids during regular primary care visits. It may help improve how doctors check and support children’s nutrition in early childhood.
Toronto, OntarioAges Up to 5 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for obese?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,434 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.