Clinical trials
Obese clinical trials
Below are recruiting obese clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,496 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07525791RecruitingPhase 1
New Weight-Loss Drug Study With Birth Control Pills
This study tests how a new experimental medication (NNC0662-0419) works in women with excess weight who cannot become pregnant. Researchers will also check how it interacts with birth control pills and affects stomach emptying.
Overland Park, KansasAges 18–64 - NCT07527195RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CagriSema on Muscle Health in Adults with Obesity
This study tests a new medication called CagriSema to understand how it affects muscle health while helping people lose weight. You'll be in the trial for about a year, and researchers will monitor your muscle function and body composition.
Aarhus NAges 50–70 - NCT07530718Recruiting
How Weight-Loss Surgery Affects Body Composition in MS Patients
This study follows people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are having weight-loss surgery to understand how their body composition—the balance of muscle, fat, and bone—changes after surgery. The research may help doctors better support MS patients through weight-loss surgery.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07533175RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new weight-loss medicine for type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a new medicine called NNC0487-0111 helps people with type 2 diabetes and excess weight lose weight. You'll take the medicine along with your current diabetes care to see if it works better than standard treatment.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07542873Recruiting
How Low Oxygen Affects Iron Absorption in People with Obesity
This study tests whether sleeping in a special tent that lowers oxygen levels for 8 weeks affects how your body absorbs iron. Researchers want to understand if low-oxygen conditions change iron levels in people with obesity.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 22–65 - NCT07543666Recruiting
Exercise and inflammation markers in healthy young adults
This study looks at how starting a structured exercise program affects inflammation in the body. Researchers want to understand the link between physical activity and inflammation markers in healthy young adults.
München, BavariaAges 18–45 - NCT07565051Recruiting
Predicting weight loss after gastric bypass surgery
This study looks at whether measuring muscle mass before gastric bypass surgery can predict how much weight you'll lose afterward. Understanding this connection may help doctors better prepare patients for surgery and set realistic goals.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges Any age - NCT07568938Recruiting
Anesthesia types and stress response in weight-loss surgery
This study compares two anesthesia methods—inhaled gas (desflurane) versus IV medication (TIVA)—during weight-loss surgery to see how each affects your body's stress response and recovery. The goal is to understand which approach may be safer and more comfortable for patients having bariatric surgery.
AthensAges 18–65 - NCT07571005RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a New Weight-Loss Medicine for Sleep Apnea
This study tests whether a new injectable medicine called NNC0487-0111 helps people with excess weight and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (a condition where breathing stops repeatedly during sleep) lose weight and improve their sleep apnea—without needing a CPAP machine. The goal is to see if better weight loss can reduce sleep apnea symptoms.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07573228Recruiting
Obesity's effect on insulin action and fitness in Type 1 Diabetes
This study examines how excess weight affects how insulin works in small blood vessels and overall fitness in people with Type 1 Diabetes. Researchers want to understand if obesity makes diabetes management harder and whether this knowledge can help future treatments.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 21–50 - NCT07577765Recruiting
Keeping Weight Off With a Personalized Plan
This study tests a customized approach to help you maintain weight loss you've already achieved. Researchers will use your smartphone to send you tailored support and track your progress over time.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–65 - NCT07582718Recruiting
High-Intensity Interval Training for Fitness in Adults
This study tests whether intense, short bursts of exercise can improve fitness in adults who are overweight. You'll do whole-body workouts designed to boost cardiovascular health and physical performance.
BrusselsAges 18–55 - NCT07583459Recruiting
Summer childcare program to prevent unhealthy weight gain in preschoolers
This study tests whether a center-based childcare program during summer can help prevent excessive weight gain in preschool-aged children from low-income families. The program focuses on healthy eating and activity habits during the summer months when children are not in school.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 3–5 - NCT07588438RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide effectiveness and safety for diabetes and weight loss in Paraguay
This study tests how well and safely tirzepatide (a new injectable medication) works in real-world conditions for people with type 2 diabetes or obesity in Paraguay. The medication helps lower blood sugar and reduce weight.
AsunciónAges 18–70 - NCT07589322Recruiting
How GLP-1 drugs reshape fat and metabolism
This study compares how a GLP-1 medication (a drug that helps control blood sugar and weight) changes the way your body stores and uses fat. Researchers will use imaging scans to see these changes over time in people with metabolic syndrome—a cluster of health conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and excess weight.
TaipeiAges 20–65 - NCT07589647Recruiting
Brain Stimulation for Bipolar Disorder and Weight Management
This study tests whether a small electrical stimulation device targeting a specific brain region (the suprachiasmatic nucleus) can help improve metabolic health and weight in people with stable bipolar disorder who also have obesity. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–45 - NCT07592728Recruiting
Brief training to help teens eat healthier
This trial tests a smartphone-based training program designed to help teens with overweight or obesity make better food choices. It may be a good fit if you're looking to improve your diet and are not currently in treatment for an eating disorder or weight loss.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 14–17 - NCT07600411Recruiting
Weight-loss surgery and mood: comparing two surgical approaches
This study follows patients undergoing one of two common weight-loss surgeries (sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass) to see how each affects binge eating, depression, and anxiety. Researchers want to understand which surgery may help improve both weight and mental health outcomes.
Cairo, Al-Manial CairoAges 18–60 - NCT07604610Recruiting
Heart Fat and Metabolic Health in Older Adults
This study looks at fat tissue around the heart and how it relates to metabolic health (blood sugar, cholesterol, weight) in people aged 50–70. Researchers will use ultrasound imaging to measure this fat and understand its connection to heart disease risk.
MoscowAges 50–70 - NCT07605169Recruiting
Long-Term Health Effects of Lifestyle Changes
This study follows people who already completed a lifestyle intervention program to see how diet and exercise changes affect their health and well-being over time. Researchers want to understand if these changes have lasting benefits.
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland CountyAges 45–65 - NCT07605572Recruiting
GLP-1 drugs and dry eye disease in type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a diabetes and weight-loss medication called GLP-1 receptor agonists affects dry eye disease. Researchers want to see if this medication helps or worsens dry eyes in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity.
AthensAges 18 years+ - NCT07607587RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new weight-loss drug for people who couldn't tolerate GLP-1 shots
This study tests a new injectable medication called cagrilintide for people with obesity who had to stop GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic or Wegovy) because of stomach problems. The goal is to see if cagrilintide causes fewer stomach side effects while still helping with weight.
Walnut Creek, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07627074Recruiting
Real-world weight loss study with semaglutide
This study tracks how semaglutide (an injectable medication that reduces appetite) helps adults lose weight in everyday life. Researchers want to understand how well it works and how safe it is for people starting the treatment.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07630597Recruiting
Ear Nerve Stimulation to Help Weight Loss
This trial tests a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in your ear to help you lose weight after lifestyle changes haven't worked well enough. You wear the device on your ear for 12 weeks while continuing healthy habits.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for obese?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,496 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.
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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.