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
- NCT06835686Recruiting
Collaborative weight loss program for underserved communities
This study tests a program that helps people with obesity lose weight by working with their community health clinic. It may be a good fit if you want to join a weight loss effort and get support from your clinic.
Avondale, LouisianaAges 18–75 - NCT06810557Recruiting
Better sleep intervention to prevent obesity in kids
This trial tests a brief sleep program for children ages 6 to 11 who sleep less than 9 hours a night. The goal is to see if improving sleep can help prevent unhealthy weight gain. Eligible families will be randomly assigned to the sleep program or to a comparison group.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6–11 - NCT06791837Recruiting
Brain blood flow and lactate in obesity study
This study looks at how blood flow and lactate (a chemical your body makes) in the brain differ between people with a healthy weight and those with obesity. It may help researchers understand how weight affects brain function.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–45 - NCT06755827RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Online weight program for teens 11–14
This study tests a new online program to help teenagers ages 11–14 with overweight or obesity. It uses group meetings and brain scans (MRI) to understand how the program works and if it helps.
Lubbock, TexasAges 11–14 - NCT06722443Enrolling by invitation
Probiotics and Prebiotics for Obesity
This trial tests whether adding probiotics and prebiotics to your diet can help with obesity and related health problems like prediabetes, diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure.
Granada, SpainAges 18–75 - NCT06236932Recruiting
Infection risk in obesity study
This study looks at how obesity and related conditions affect your body's ability to fight infections. It may help find ways to prevent illness in people with obesity.
NaplesAges 18–65 - NCT06359418Recruiting
Acupuncture for prediabetes and obesity
This study tests whether acupuncture can help people with prediabetes and obesity manage their condition. If you have both higher-than-normal blood sugar and excess weight, this trial may offer a non-medication approach to improve your health.
BeijingAges 18–64 - NCT06575738RecruitingPhase 1
Semaglutide for teens after weight-loss surgery
This study looks at how teenagers and young adults respond to weight-loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) and whether adding a medication called semaglutide can help improve weight loss. It has two parts: first observing how surgery affects you, then testing if semaglutide helps those who didn't lose enough weight after surgery.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–24 - NCT06512818Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing Psiguavin for weight loss in obesity
This study tests a natural supplement made from guava (called Psiguavin) to see if it helps with weight loss in people who are overweight or have obesity. Participants will take the supplement and be monitored for weight changes and safety.
MurciaAges 18–65 - NCT06411210RecruitingPhase 2
Weight loss medication for young adults with type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether a GLP-1 medication (a type of drug that helps with weight loss) can safely and effectively help young adults with type 1 diabetes who also have obesity. It aims to see if adding this treatment to insulin can improve weight and blood sugar control.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–30 - NCT06200961Recruiting
Trans-nasal endoscopy for bariatric patients
This study tests a thinner, more comfortable endoscope that goes through the nose instead of the mouth for patients who need an upper GI exam. It may be a gentler option for weight-loss surgery patients.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–90 - NCT04917601Recruiting
Digital coaching for childhood obesity with family app support
This study tests a digital support system (a mobile app) to help children and families with obesity treatment. You may be able to use the app alongside the usual care plan if you meet the study’s age, health, and communication requirements.
MessinaAges 4–17 - NCT05711758Recruiting
Endoscopic stomach muscle cut for weight loss
This trial tests whether an endoscopic procedure that cuts a stomach outlet muscle can help with weight loss and be safe. You would be screened to make sure you don’t have certain stomach, heart/lung, or pregnancy-related conditions that could make the procedure unsafe.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT05277558Recruiting
MRI and brain testing in teens at risk for type 2 diabetes
This study looks at brain health in teens with normal weight, overweight, or obesity who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. It may help researchers understand how weight and diabetes risk affect the brain, using MRI scans and learning/memory tests.
St Louis, MissouriAges 12–17 - NCT05122936Enrolling by invitation
Watching obesity in people using XOWI
This study observes how obesity changes during the use of a treatment called XOWI. It may help researchers understand whether it’s safe and potentially helpful for people with higher body weight.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT02310178Recruiting
Long-term follow-up after bariatric surgery at Montpellier
This study follows people who have had weight-loss surgery at Montpellier University Hospital to see how they do over time. It helps doctors understand the long-term benefits and challenges after surgery.
MontpellierAges 15 years+ - NCT07878299Recruiting
Comparing body fat patterns in lipedema and obesity
This study compares body composition between women with lipedema (a condition causing abnormal fat buildup in the legs) and women with similar weight who do not have lipedema. The goal is to better understand how these conditions differ, which may improve diagnosis and treatment.
Istanbul, UskudarAges 18–65 - NCT07877090Recruiting
Brain activity during anesthesia in people with obesity
This study looks at how anesthesia affects brain waves in people with obesity compared to people with normal weight. It may help doctors understand if anesthesia needs to be adjusted for people with obesity.
Düzce, DüzceAges 18 years+ - NCT07855133RecruitingPhase 1
Switching to a new treatment for weight or diabetes
This study tests a new medicine called zenagamtide for adults with overweight or obesity, with or without type 2 diabetes, who are currently taking semaglutide. The goal is to see how well people tolerate switching from semaglutide to the new treatment.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05124808Recruiting
Tight blood sugar targets in pregnant women with gestational diabetes
This study compares a tighter blood sugar goal versus a standard goal in pregnant people with gestational diabetes who are also overweight or obese. It may help find whether stricter blood sugar control improves pregnancy outcomes.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–45 - NCT06273072RecruitingPhase 2
Metformin for asthma in overweight adults
This trial tests whether the diabetes drug metformin can help people with asthma who are also overweight or obese. The goal is to see if it improves asthma control and reduces the need for rescue medications.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07868354RecruitingPhase 1
Switching to a new weight-loss medicine from tirzepatide
This study tests how well adults with overweight or obesity, with or without type 2 diabetes, tolerate switching from their current weight-loss medication (tirzepatide) to a new medicine called zenagamtide. It may help you understand if this new option is easier on your stomach.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07875530Recruiting
Comparing two anesthesia methods for obese patients having laparoscopic surgery
This trial compares two different anesthesia techniques for obese patients having laparoscopic surgery, to see which one works better and is safer.
Kocaeli, IzmitAges 18–65 - NCT07792954RecruitingPhase 3
Weekly weight-loss study for Chinese adults with overweight or obesity
This study tests a once-weekly medicine called PF-08653944 to see if it helps Chinese adults lose weight compared to a placebo (a pill with no active medicine). It may be an option if you have been unable to lose weight through diet alone.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 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.