Clinical trials
Obese clinical trials
Below are recruiting obese clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,432 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06532747Recruiting
Redefining BMI: Body, Mind, and Inflammation Trial
This trial studies how a new approach to body weight and inflammation affects young women with a BMI of 25–50. It aims to help with weight and overall well-being without using medication.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18–25 - NCT06538948Recruiting
Eating behavior after weight loss surgery
This study measures how people eat and how their gut hormones change after weight loss surgery. It compares different groups to understand differences between men and women.
Männedorf, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT06546085Recruiting
Extracellular vesicles, insulin, and exercise in type 2 diabetes
This study looks at how tiny particles called extracellular vesicles affect how your body uses insulin, and whether exercise can make a difference. It is for people with type 2 diabetes (or normal blood sugar) who are not very active and have been on diabetes medication for a long time.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 30–80 - NCT04136717Recruiting
Test if FreeO2 helps keep oxygen levels in range
This study looks at whether adding FreeO2 can help keep your oxygen saturation (a measure of oxygen in the blood) within a target range while you use breathing support like NIV or CPAP. It may help reduce time spent either too low or too high in oxygen levels.
Québec, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06511310Recruiting
Exercise, brain health, and weight maintenance after weight loss surgery
This study looks at how exercise affects brain activity and helps people keep weight off after they have regained some weight following bariatric surgery. You may join if you had weight loss surgery, lost weight, and then regained more than 10% of that lost weight within the last 1 to 5 years.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT06526273Recruiting
PILI 'Āina Household Program
This study is for Native Hawaiian adults living in homestead communities who are overweight or have health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. It looks at a household-based program to help you and your family make healthier lifestyle changes together.
Honolulu, HawaiiAges 18 years+ - NCT06521021Recruiting
Choice to avoid or resist eating
This study tests two ways to help people lose weight: making a choice to eat less or to resist cravings. You will learn which approach works best for you.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06515691Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after weight loss surgery
This study tests a nerve block (an injection near the nerves) to see if it helps reduce pain after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. The block is called a modified thoracoabdominal nerve plane block, and it may lead to better pain control and recovery.
Istanbul, BagcilarAges 18–65 - NCT06526650Recruiting
Cooking demos for Native Hawaiian adults with diabetes or heart risks
This trial tests if cooking demonstrations can help Native Hawaiian adults with conditions like type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol improve their health. You'd learn healthy cooking and be encouraged to do moderate activity like brisk walking.
Honolulu, HawaiiAges 18 years+ - NCT06509776Enrolling by invitation
Bone growth and hormone health in young adults
This study looks at how bones mature and how hormones change as you become a young adult. If you were born in Denmark in 2006 or 2007 and are 18, you may be invited to help researchers understand these changes.
AalborgAges 18–19 - NCT06499857RecruitingPhase 3
Semaglutide for atrial fibrillation and weight loss
This study tests whether a weekly injection of semaglutide (the same drug in Wegovy and Ozempic) can help people with atrial fibrillation lose weight and improve their heart condition. It's for people with AF who also have obesity, and may or may not plan to have a heart procedure called catheter ablation.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT06511297Recruiting
How aging and weight affect health: a deep-dive study
This study looks at how aging and body weight affect health and metabolism. Researchers will collect detailed measurements (like scans and blood tests) to understand why some people age better than others. You may join if you are in one of five age/weight groups.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT06493084RecruitingPhase 1
Testing LAE102 in healthy and overweight adults
This study tests a new medicine called LAE102 in two groups: healthy volunteers and people who are overweight or obese. The goal is to see if it is safe and how the body processes it.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06491537Recruiting
Time-restricted eating for losing weight after having a baby
This study tests whether eating only during a specific daily window (time-restricted eating) helps new moms lose weight. It may be an option if you are 6 to 16 weeks postpartum and have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06489262Recruiting
Healthy Together (Juntos) program for Hispanic teens
This study tests a program called Healthy Together (Juntos) to help Hispanic teens and their parents make healthier choices about activity, eating, and screen time. Families who join will get support to improve their habits.
Miami, FloridaAges 12–15 - NCT06484621Recruiting
Preventing weight regain after weight loss surgery with exercise
This study looks at whether increased physical activity can help prevent weight regain after weight loss surgery. It is for people who had gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy in the last 6–20 months and have regained less than 10% of their lost weight.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18–64 - NCT06466161Recruiting
Testing a new blood pressure measurement method in pregnant patients
This study is testing a new way to measure blood pressure on your forearm and upper arm. It aims to see if this method works well for pregnant patients, especially those with high blood pressure conditions.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06445530Recruiting
Nutrition help for postpartum recovery in Black women
This study tests a nutrition program to help Black women with low income recover after giving birth. You may qualify if you had gestational diabetes, are the main meal planner, and are willing to take online surveys.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06455995Recruiting
Daily eating patterns for total health
This study looks at how different daily eating patterns affect your health. If you are overweight or have obesity, you may be able to join and help researchers find better ways to improve well-being.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 25–60 - NCT06446531RecruitingPhase 1
Preventing diabetes progression in Hispanic adults
This trial tests if a medication can prevent or slow the progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes and reduce heart risk. It is for Hispanic adults who are overweight and have prediabetes.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03527420Recruiting
Study of body fat, blood vessels, and DNA changes
This study looks at how having a high body mass index affects blood vessel function and changes in DNA. It may help researchers understand why weight-related health risks happen and how bariatric surgery could help.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–50 - NCT06432790Recruiting
In-person vs online healthy living and asthma program for kids
This study compares two programs for helping children with asthma who are overweight or obese — one that is held in person and another that is offered online. It tests whether learning about healthy habits and asthma management works better when done face-to-face or on a computer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 4–17 - NCT06426693Recruiting
Brain training for food cravings
This study tests a brain-training technique called neurofeedback to help reduce food cravings. You'll get MRI scans while learning to control brain activity related to cravings.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–60 - NCT06425016Recruiting
Robot-assisted vs. traditional sleeve gastrectomy
This study compares two types of weight-loss surgery: one done with the help of a robot and the other done by hand (laparoscopic). Both are types of sleeve gastrectomy, where the stomach is reduced in size. If you qualify for sleeve gastrectomy, this trial may help doctors learn which method works better.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for obese?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,432 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.