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
- NCT04328337RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study tests how rising fatty acids affect brain fuel use
This early-phase study will raise fatty acid levels temporarily and see how the brain uses glucose (sugar) and processes energy. It may help researchers understand how metabolism in the body can change brain function.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–45 - NCT06487832Recruiting
Effect of diabetes drug on brain response to insulin
This study tests whether a GLP-1 receptor agonist (a type of diabetes medicine) changes how the brain responds to insulin in people with different body sizes. It may help understand if this drug can improve brain function related to insulin.
TübingenAges 18–70 - NCT07253285RecruitingPhase 3
Study on cagrilintide and CagriSema for kids with excess weight
This trial tests two new medicines (cagrilintide and CagriSema) to see if they help children and teens lose weight. It's for young people who have tried lifestyle changes without enough success.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 8–18 - NCT07255300Recruiting
Fasting-mimicking diet for aging and health in adults
This study tests whether a special low-calorie diet that mimics fasting can help reduce risk factors for aging and age-related diseases. It is for healthy adults aged 30 to 65 who are willing to follow this diet for several days each month.
Varapodio, Calabria, ItalyAges Any age - NCT07257484RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide study for breast cancer survivors with obesity
This trial tests if tirzepatide, a weight-loss medication, can help postmenopausal women with hormone-positive breast cancer who have obesity. It aims to improve health outcomes after completing cancer treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04242069Recruiting
Lifestyle coaching for overweight women trying to conceive
This trial tests a lifestyle program (using a smartphone) to help overweight women improve health before pregnancy while trying to conceive within the next year. It may help you and your partner build healthy habits before pregnancy.
Québec, QuebecAges 18–40 - NCT07241533Recruiting
Asiaticoside for overweight and obesity
This study tests whether a natural compound called asiaticoside can help people who are overweight or have obesity. If you are an adult with a body mass index (BMI) between 24 and 45, you may be able to join and see if the treatment helps with weight loss.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07244458Recruiting
Peanuts and GLP-1 Medications Study
This study looks at how adding peanuts to your diet affects nutrition and health in people who are already taking weight-loss medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Wegovy. It aims to see if peanuts can improve your diet quality and help with weight management.
Clevland, OhioAges 18–80 - NCT07248371Recruiting
Validating multi-omics for metabolic syndrome diseases
This study is testing a new way to look at health information (multi-omics) to better understand conditions related to metabolic syndrome, like diabetes or heart disease. It may help doctors find more personalized treatments.
TaoyuanAges 20 years+ - NCT07245979Recruiting
Sirtuin activator supplement for overweight women
This study tests whether a supplement that activates sirtuins (proteins that may help with metabolism) can help women who are overweight or have obesity. It looks at changes in body weight and related health markers.
PoznanAges 40–65 - NCT07244445Recruiting
Pistachios with GLP-1 therapy for weight and nutrition
This study tests whether adding pistachios to your diet can improve nutrition and weight loss while you are already on a GLP-1 medication like Wegovy, Ozempic, or Mounjaro. It is open to adults who have been on the medication for at least three months.
Clevland, OhioAges 18–80 - NCT07246408Recruiting
Cottonseed oil study for heart health
This study tests how taking cottonseed oil at certain times affects heart disease risk. It may help people with high cholesterol or who are overweight.
Athens, GeorgiaAges 25–75 - NCT07230496RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of an investigational weight-management drug
This study is testing a new investigational drug, either alone or combined with another drug, to see how safe it is and how the body processes it. It is for healthy people who are overweight or obese, and results may help in developing future treatments for weight management.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 18–75 - NCT06366399Recruiting
Timing of resistance exercise for weight management
This study tests if doing resistance exercises (like lifting weights) in the morning or afternoon is better for weight management. You may qualify if you are between 50 and 74 years old, are overweight but generally healthy, and have not been very active with strength training.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 50–74 - NCT07237750Recruiting
Weight loss trial: endoscopy procedure vs lifestyle changes
This study compares a new endoscopic procedure (a stomach tightening treatment done through a tube in your mouth) with a structured diet and exercise program to help with weight loss. It is for Asian adults who have tried and failed to lose weight before.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07234916Enrolling by invitation
Multivitamins for people starting weight-loss injections
This trial tests whether a multivitamin can help people on the weight-loss injection Tirzepatide maintain healthy vitamin levels. If you're using this injection and meet the other criteria, you may join.
AmersfoortAges 18–70 - NCT06372015Recruiting
Diet program vs bariatric surgery for liver health
This study compares two ways to help people with obesity and liver problems: a special diet program or weight-loss surgery. Researchers will look at changes in fats, immune system, and genetic markers to see which approach works better.
Castellana Grotte, BariAges 18 years+ - NCT07229170Recruiting
Taste changes and eating habits on weight loss drugs
This study looks at how GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide/Wegovy or tirzepatide/Mounjaro) change your sense of taste and eating habits while losing weight. If you are 18–60, have obesity, and have been taking one of these drugs for at least 12 weeks, you may qualify.
Roma, ItalyAges 18–60 - NCT07226947Recruiting
Exercise to prevent muscle loss with GLP-1 medication
This study looks at whether exercise can help prevent muscle loss in people taking GLP-1 medications (like Wegovy, Ozempic, or Mounjaro) for weight loss. It may help you keep your muscles strong while you lose weight.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–99 - NCT07223151Recruiting
A taste test to help teens drink fewer sugary sodas
This study tests whether a special way of tasting sweet drinks can help teens who love sugary beverages cut back on them. It might help you reduce sugar and improve your health.
Bloomington, IndianaAges 12–18 - NCT07225816RecruitingPhase 1
How fasting affects stomach food with GLP-1 drugs
This study looks at how long fasting and temporarily stopping certain diabetes or weight-loss medications (like semaglutide or liraglutide) affects how much food stays in your stomach. It may help understand how these medications work in people who are overweight.
Cypress, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT02937649Recruiting
Testing a bougie tool during sleeve stomach surgery
This trial checks a specific surgical measuring tool (“bougie”) used during sleeve gastrectomy (weight-loss stomach surgery). It may help the surgical team improve how the sleeve is formed while keeping safety in mind.
Boulogne-BillancourtAges 18–70 - NCT06621394Recruiting
Mediterranean diet and mindful eating for depression and obesity
This study tests if a Mediterranean diet combined with mindful eating can help reduce depression severity in people who have both obesity and major depressive disorder. You would follow a special eating plan and learn mindfulness techniques to see if they improve your mood.
StuttgartAges 18 years+ - NCT06915558Recruiting
Reducing inflammation in weight loss surgery
This trial tests a method to control inflammation during bariatric surgery. It may help patients recover better and have fewer complications.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18–65
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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.