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
- NCT07430007Recruiting
Exercise and diet to reduce AFib burden
This study tests whether a program of exercise and healthy eating changes can reduce how often atrial fibrillation (AFib) happens and help you lose weight. It may be a good fit if you are overweight, have AFib, and are ready to make lifestyle changes.
Jyväskylä, Central FinlandAges 18–75 - NCT07423247RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide for weight loss in kidney transplant patients
This trial tests if tirzepatide can help people who have had a kidney transplant and are still overweight lose weight. It may be an option if you have had your transplant at least a year ago, your kidney function is stable, and your body mass index is 27 or higher.
TehranAges 18 years+ - NCT07422220Recruiting
Walnuts and brain health: a long-term study
This study tests whether eating walnuts every day for a long time can help keep your brain healthy as you age. It is for middle-aged and older adults who carry extra weight around their belly but are otherwise generally healthy.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 45–75 - NCT07423780Recruiting
Exercise after weight-loss surgery
This study tests a supervised exercise program for people who recently had weight-loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass). It aims to help improve physical fitness and recovery after surgery.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18–60 - NCT07409831Recruiting
Incretin drugs, diet, and exercise for weight loss
This trial tests whether combining a new type of weight-loss medication with nutrition advice and physical activity helps people with obesity lose more weight. It’s for adults who are about to start an incretin-based drug for the first time.
Québec, QuebecAges 18–70 - NCT07415720Recruiting
Artichoke and Mediterranean diet to prevent type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a special extract from artichoke by-products, combined with a Mediterranean diet, can help prevent type 2 diabetes in people who are at risk. It aims to improve how your body handles sugar and insulin.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 18–75 - NCT07407621Enrolling by invitation
Strength training for women with higher body fat
This study tests whether a specific type of resistance training (slow, controlled muscle-lengthening exercises) can help women with higher body fat improve how their muscles and nerves work. It might be a good option if you are not currently on birth control and are looking for a nonsurgical, non-medication way to get stronger.
Kepala Batas, Pulau PinangAges 18–45 - NCT07409064Recruiting
Exercise's effect on cholesterol and blood vessels in teens
This study looks at how a structured exercise program affects cholesterol and blood vessel health in teens with obesity. It may help understand if exercise can improve heart health.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 10–20 - NCT07412782Recruiting
REMS bone scan study for children with bone conditions
This study uses a new ultrasound technology called REMS to check bone health in children aged 5 to 18 who have conditions that weaken bones. It may help find low bone density without radiation.
Florence, TuscanyAges 5–18 - NCT03875625Recruiting
Tracking body fat and liver fat after weight-loss treatment
This study looks at how body fat and liver fat change after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery or a lifestyle program. You may join if you have overweight or obesity and can safely have MRI scans, so researchers can compare results between treatment approaches.
Hong Kong, ShatinAges 18–65 - NCT05498675Recruiting
Sacubitril/valsartan study for high blood pressure by body size
This study tests how sacubitril/valsartan may affect heart function in people with high blood pressure, and whether results differ by body size (BMI). You may benefit by getting closer heart monitoring, though it depends on whether you fit the safety and medical criteria.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07401992RecruitingPhase 4
Semaglutide for psoriasis and weight management
This trial tests if semaglutide, a diabetes and weight-loss medication, can improve psoriasis symptoms and reduce inflammation. It may be an option for people with both psoriasis and overweight or obesity, with or without diabetes.
Monterrey, N.L.Ages 18 years+ - NCT07403604RecruitingPhase 1
Lowering Insulin to Reduce Fat Buildup in the Liver
This study tests if lowering insulin levels can reduce fat buildup in the liver for people with a fatty liver condition called MASLD. It's looking for adults who are overweight and have early signs of insulin resistance but not diabetes.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07404839Recruiting
Scaling up Building Healthy Families
This trial tests a program called Building Healthy Families to help prevent and treat childhood obesity. It looks at how well communities can adopt and run this program, especially in rural or low-resource areas.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 5 years+ - NCT07406295Recruiting
Breathing exercises to improve brain and immune health
This trial tests whether a daily breathing exercise device can improve blood flow to the brain and immune function in people with obesity. It may help reduce health risks linked to excess weight.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–45 - NCT06323538Recruiting
Plant-based diets and health (COPLANT)
This study looks at how different plant-based diets affect your health. Researchers will collect information through questionnaires and blood samples to understand the benefits of eating more plants.
ViennaAges 18–69 - NCT06757296Recruiting
Endoscopic revision of sleeve gastrectomy for reflux or poor weight loss
This study tests a new, less invasive way to convert a sleeve gastrectomy into a different type of weight-loss surgery (SASI) in people who have ongoing gastroesophageal reflux or haven't lost enough weight. The goal is to see if this endoscopic procedure can improve reflux and help with weight loss without the need for a traditional surgery.
SingaporeAges 21–65 - NCT06668077Recruiting
Impulse control training and brain stimulation for weight loss
This study tests whether a computer-based training to improve impulse control, combined with a gentle brain stimulation technique (called iTBS), can help people with excess weight. It also looks at how these treatments affect the brain using MRI scans.
GranadaAges 18–60 - NCT07393360Recruiting
Muscle preservation during weight loss with GLP-1 drugs
This trial tests a special medical food to help keep muscle mass while losing weight with GLP-1 medications like liraglutide, semaglutide, or tirzepatide. It's for adults with obesity or overweight with related health issues.
MilanAges 18–65 - NCT07397572Recruiting
Iron pills and anemia after sleeve gastrectomy
This study tests whether giving iron supplements after sleeve gastrectomy surgery helps prevent or treat anemia. It may be a good fit if you are planning to have this weight-loss surgery and can commit to 6 months of follow-up.
Cairo, Al-Manial CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07395973Recruiting
Ketogenic drink and muscle health in older adults
This study tests whether a special ketogenic drink taken for 4 weeks can improve how your body uses energy and help maintain muscle health. It may be a good option if you are between 60 and 80, overweight but not diabetic, and not very active.
MaastrichtAges 60–80 - NCT07397624Recruiting
Stomach stitching for weight loss in endometrial cancer patients
This study tests a new weight-loss procedure called Endoscopic Suture Gastroplasty (ESG) for women with endometrial (uterine) cancer who are obese. The procedure uses a special camera and stitches to make the stomach smaller, helping you lose weight before your cancer surgery.
Aviano, PordenoneAges 21–75 - NCT05956574Recruiting
Lifestyle coaching program for weight and health changes
This study tests whether a lifestyle and activity program can help people with higher body weight make healthier changes. You may be asked to track your habits on a smartphone and participate in walking and exercise activities.
Augusta, GeorgiaAges 18–40 - NCT03947697Recruiting
Electrical stimulation to help improve blood sugar control
This study tests whether electrical stimulation can improve blood sugar control in people who are overweight and not very active. It’s designed for people with low exercise habits and will compare how your blood sugar responds to the intervention.
El Paso, TexasAges 18 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.