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
- NCT07658560RecruitingPhase 2
Weight loss pill study for overweight or obese adults without diabetes
This study tests an experimental pill, BGM0504, to see if it helps overweight or obese adults lose weight safely. Participants will take the pill while continuing their usual diet and exercise routine.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–55 - NCT07794761RecruitingPhase 3
Weekly injection for weight loss in adults with obesity in Japan
This study tests a once-weekly injection called berobenatide to see if it helps adults with obesity lose weight and improve related health problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or blood sugar issues. It is for people living in Japan.
Chiba, ChibaAges 18 years+ - NCT07792226Recruiting
Stomach procedure for weight loss (ESG with fundal ablation)
This study tests a new procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty with fundal mucosal ablation to help with weight loss. It is an option for people with obesity who have not had success with other methods and who have not had prior stomach surgery.
Morgantown, West VirginiaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT04113070Recruiting
Study of childhood weight and early puberty development
This study follows children to see how body weight changes relate to when puberty starts and how it progresses. It may help doctors better understand healthy growth patterns during childhood.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 6–12 - NCT04597281Recruiting
Mediterranean diet program for young children at risk of obesity
This trial tests whether a Mediterranean-style eating pattern can help prevent weight problems in young children who are at higher risk. It’s meant for children with normal weight or mild overweight and whose parents have higher body weight, without other medical reasons for weight gain.
CórdobaAges 3–7 - NCT04604626Recruiting
Study rare obesity linked to eating and brain conditions
This study aims to improve diagnosis and treatment planning for people with severe obesity—especially when it may be related to a genetic cause or a brain condition affecting appetite. You may be invited if your case includes clues from your history or symptoms, and you can consent to genetic testing discussions as part of usual care.
La DefenseAges Any age - NCT04766801Recruiting
Survey for teens seeking weight-loss surgery
This study is a health and survey project for teenagers who are considering bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. It aims to better understand the teen experience and support needs before surgery.
Angers, Maine Et LoireAges 14–20 - NCT04019249Recruiting
Online program to help adults manage weight
This trial tests a web-based (phone and internet) program meant to help adults manage obesity in everyday clinic life. It may help you learn habits and receive guidance through an online treatment program.
HelsinkiAges 18 years+ - NCT05494138Recruiting
AI-based nutrition study for adults with obesity and normal weight
This study uses nutrition information and artificial intelligence to better understand diet patterns in adults with obesity and in adults with normal weight. Your results may help researchers design better nutrition guidance for people with obesity and related health risks.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - 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 - NCT05237089Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for weight loss in people with prediabetes
This trial studies whether electroacupuncture can help reduce weight in adults who have obesity and blood sugar levels in the prediabetes range. You might be eligible if your weight has been stable and you don’t have certain medical or skin problems.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT05753124Recruiting
How weight, diabetes, and bariatric surgery affect pregnancy
This study looks at how weight, blood-sugar problems, and past weight-loss surgery affect pregnancy outcomes. You may be able to help researchers understand what to expect and how to plan care during pregnancy.
LondonAges 18–50 - NCT03302195Recruiting
Heparin and bypass blood management for obese heart surgery
This trial studies the best way to manage blood thinning (anticoagulation) during heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine in people with obesity. It may help reduce blood-clotting and bleeding complications by comparing different care strategies.
Québec, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT04721873RecruitingPhase 2
Weight-loss medicine for people with ulcerative colitis
This study tests whether a weight-loss medication, along with usual ulcerative colitis care, can help people who have both ulcerative colitis and obesity. It focuses on people with active symptoms or who need ongoing steroid medicine, and it also checks safety with heart, blood, infection, and mental-health screenings.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT05950698Recruiting
Study of obesity and bariatric surgery with mental and social factors
This study looks at how personal mental health and life circumstances relate to outcomes after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. It may help the team understand what supports improve recovery and health after surgery.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilAges 18–60 - NCT06065930Recruiting
Adaptive Mechanisms in Grown-Up Obesity (AMIGROS)
This study looks at how the body adapts in people with different body weights and insulin sensitivity. It compares lean adults and those with obesity, with or without insulin resistance, to understand metabolism better. Participation involves a few visits and some tests.
Gothenburg, Region Vastra GotalandAges 40–70 - NCT04491344Recruiting
Study of childhood weight and body fat in clinic patients
This is a university study that looks at children who are already being seen in an outpatient clinic for excess body fat or weight concerns. If you/your child can give consent, the study collects information to better understand childhood obesity.
Leipzig, SaxonyAges 1 month–18 years - NCT06167135Recruiting
PCOS, Insulin Resistance, and Fertility Study
This study looks at how polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and insulin resistance (a condition where your body doesn't use insulin well) are linked to energy problems in cells (mitochondrial dysfunction). It aims to understand how these conditions affect fertility in women.
BudapestAges 20–45 - NCT07853898Recruiting
Pistachio snack trial for young adults with overweight
This study looks at how eating pistachios affects blood sugar and appetite after meals in young adults with overweight or obesity. Participants will eat pistachio snacks or a refined-carb snack and have blood tests to compare the effects.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18–35 - NCT07858864Recruiting
GLP-1 weight loss drugs and muscle health in obesity
This study looks at how GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs (used for weight loss) affect muscle mass and strength in people with obesity who do not have diabetes. It may help understand if these medications impact muscle health.
Istanbul, KucukcekmeceAges 18 years+ - NCT06254768Recruiting
Continuous glucose monitors for kids with obesity
This study tests if using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a small device that tracks blood sugar, can help children and teens with obesity understand their body better and improve their health.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 10–21 - NCT07866183Recruiting
New approaches to fat loss for class 1 obesity
This study tests new methods to help people with mild obesity (class 1) lose fat. It aims to find more effective and safe ways to support weight loss.
MoscowAges 25–50
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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.