Clinical trials
Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes clinical trials
Below are recruiting obesity and type 2 diabetes clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 274 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06098417Recruiting
Fatty liver markers before weight-loss surgery
This study looks at special markers in the blood to better understand and predict a fatty liver condition called NAFLD. It focuses on people who are very overweight and are already planning to have weight-loss surgery.
TriesteAges 18–65 - NCT06138821Recruiting
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for obesity and MASH
This study tests if a procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty helps people with obesity and a liver condition called MASH lose weight and improve their liver health. It might be an option if you have both obesity and MASH and haven't had weight-loss surgery before.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06144593Recruiting
Carb cutting for people with type 2 diabetes
This study looks at whether cutting carbs on certain days can improve metabolism for people with type 2 diabetes. It may help if you have mild to moderate diabetes and are overweight or obese.
HvidovreAges 35–75 - NCT06152588Recruiting
Time-restricted eating for type 2 diabetes
This trial tests if eating only during a restricted time window each day can help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. If you have type 2 diabetes, are overweight, and usually eat over a long period each day, you may be able to join.
Herlev, DenmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT06169033Recruiting
Can belly fat scans predict weight-loss surgery success?
This study looks at how fat around your belly and inside your abdomen, seen on a CT scan, can predict how well bariatric (weight-loss) surgery will work for people with type 2 diabetes.
BeijingAges 16–70 - NCT06211556Recruiting
Reducing liver fat in type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether reducing liver fat can improve health in people with type 2 diabetes. It looks at the effects of a specific medication combined with exercise, tailored for those who are not very active.
Copenhagen, Capital RegionAges 30–70 - NCT06264427Recruiting
Study of metabolism issues in Greenland
This study looks at the genes and physical traits of people in Greenland with type 2 diabetes or severe obesity. It aims to better understand these conditions to improve care.
Nuuk, SermersooqAges 18 years+ - NCT06291155RecruitingPhase 4
How SGLT2 inhibitors work in the kidneys for type 2 diabetes
This study tests how a drug called canagliflozin (an SGLT2 inhibitor) affects kidney function in people with type 2 diabetes. It involves two kidney biopsies to see how the drug works inside your kidneys, aiming to better protect kidney health.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–80 - NCT06305208Recruiting
UK registry for weight loss endoscopy procedures
This study collects information from patients in the UK who have a weight loss procedure done through an endoscope (a thin tube down the throat). It helps doctors learn more about how well these procedures work and how safe they are.
LondonAges 18–99 - NCT06329544Recruiting
Study of a high-fructose diet and gut health
This trial tests how a high-fructose diet affects your gut bacteria and overall metabolic health. It is for people who already know they don't absorb fructose well (fructose malabsorbers) and want to understand how this sugar impacts their body.
New York, New YorkAges 25–45 - NCT06335771Recruiting
Study on fat metabolism in obesity and diabetes
This study looks at how fat is processed in the body for people with different health conditions, including obesity and type 2 diabetes. It aims to find new ways to improve treatment by understanding these differences.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–70 - NCT06384313Recruiting
Butyrate supplement for preventing diabetes
This study tests if a special type of fat (butyrate) can help prevent diabetes in people who are overweight and have early signs of blood sugar problems. You would take a supplement for several weeks to see if it improves how your body handles sugar.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 20–70 - 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 - NCT06412536Recruiting
Heart, weight, and hormone trial screening survey
This trial is a quick survey to find out if you may be eligible for future studies on heart health, weight, or hormone-related conditions. It helps researchers match you with the right treatment options.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06461377RecruitingPhase 4
GLP-1RA for heart nerve damage in type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether a type of diabetes medicine called GLP-1RA can help prevent or improve nerve damage in the heart caused by diabetes. It is for people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–70 - NCT06572345Recruiting
Low energy diet for teens with obesity and type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether a low-energy diet using meal replacements can help teenagers with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control. It involves a period of following the diet, then weight management, and includes follow-up visits.
NottinghamAges 12–17 - NCT06525259Recruiting
Study on risk factors for type 2 diabetes in youth
This study looks for children and teens who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes to understand what factors lead to it. If your child is overweight, has slightly high blood sugar, and is in early to mid-puberty, they may be able to join.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 8–15 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT06557317Recruiting
Lifestyle program for Black teen girls at risk for type 2 diabetes
This study tests if an in-person lifestyle program can help prevent type 2 diabetes in Black adolescent girls who have obesity. The program involves both the teen and a caregiver who prepares most of the household meals.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 12–18 - NCT06571500Recruiting
Growth hormone and insulin cells in type 2 diabetes risk
This study looks at how growth hormone affects insulin-making cells in people at risk for type 2 diabetes. It may help explain why some people with a family history of diabetes develop the condition.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–59 - NCT06590519Recruiting
Testing date seed extract for diabetes and heart risk
This study tests whether an extract from date seeds might help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar and lower their risk of heart disease. Participants will take the extract as a supplement, and researchers will track how it affects their diabetes and heart health over time.
Serdang, SelangorAges 18–80 - NCT06599047Recruiting
Fat tissue study in type 2 diabetes surgery patients
This study looks at fat tissue in people with type 2 diabetes who are having abdominal surgery. It aims to understand how fat differs in people with diabetes compared to those without, which may help improve future treatments.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for obesity and type 2 diabetes?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 274 recruiting obesity and type 2 diabetes 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 obesity and type 2 diabetes 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 obesity and type 2 diabetes 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.