Clinical trials
Obesity (Disorder) clinical trials
Below are recruiting obesity (disorder) clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 85 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07268508Recruiting
Study of a gut-healthy diet after weight-loss surgery
This study tests how a special diet after weight-loss surgery affects gut bacteria, eating habits, and sense of taste and smell. Researchers want to see if this diet can improve long-term results.
LyonAges 25–65 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07136844Recruiting
Walking and arm movement study for nerve and muscle conditions
This study uses motion analysis to understand walking and arm function in adults with certain neurological or metabolic diseases. The goal is to find patterns that help doctors better manage these conditions.
LiègeAges 18 years+ - NCT07131605Recruiting
How weight-loss surgery affects heart health and inflammation
This study looks at how weight-loss surgery affects heart health by checking markers of inflammation in the blood and how blood vessels work. It may help understand why surgery lowers heart risk for people with obesity.
Cotignola, RavennaAges 18 years+ - NCT07094568Recruiting
Comparing tirzepatide and liraglutide for bone health in severe obesity
This study compares two medicines, tirzepatide and liraglutide, to see how they affect bone health in people with severe obesity. If you have a high BMI and no major health problems, this trial could help doctors understand which treatment is better for your bones.
Athens, AtticaAges 30–65 - NCT06953180Recruiting
Epigenetics, aging, and disease prevention study in Kazakhstan
This study looks at how your genes and environment affect your risk for non-communicable diseases like heart disease or diabetes. It aims to predict your biological age and help create personalized prevention plans.
Almaty, KazakhstanAges 18–69 - NCT07654179Recruiting
Metformin for depression with obesity: a genetic study
This trial tests if adding metformin to antidepressants helps people who have both depression and obesity. It also looks at genetic factors that might affect treatment response.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges Any age - 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 - NCT03830879Recruiting
Pregnancy and child health follow-up study in Shenzhen
This study enrolls pregnant people early in pregnancy and follows their babies’ health through age 7. It may help researchers understand health and development patterns in Shenzhen families and improve future child health care.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 15–49 - NCT05074732Recruiting
Study of forensic mental health admissions after a service move
This study looks at all adult admissions to Ireland’s National Forensic Mental Health Service during a specific time window. It may help improve how the new forensic service at Portrane runs in the future.
DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT07213323Recruiting
Probiotics for Digestion During Weight-Loss Treatment
This study tests whether taking a probiotic (a type of 'good' bacteria) can improve digestion and gut health in people who are starting a GLP-1 RA medicine for weight loss. You would take the probiotic daily and answer questions about your digestive symptoms.
Pierre-BéniteAges 18–75 - NCT06537921Recruiting
Testing minocycline for depression with obesity
This trial tests whether adding the antibiotic minocycline to your current antidepressant helps people with both depression and obesity. It aims to see if reducing inflammation can improve mood.
LondonAges 18–65 - NCT07823608RecruitingPhase 3
Monthly study medicine for adults with sleep apnea and overweight who use a breathing machine
This study tests an investigational medicine taken once a month for adults with moderate to severe sleep apnea who are overweight or have obesity and use a CPAP or similar breathing machine. It aims to see if the medicine improves sleep-related breathing.
Cullman, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07307417Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for obesity
This trial tests if training your breathing muscles can improve respiratory function in people with obesity. It aims to help those with a BMI of 30 or higher.
Wroclaw, Dolny ŚląskAges 30–60 - NCT03072537Recruiting
Growth monitoring using a doctor-based patient network
This study sets up a network to regularly track children’s growth based on routine doctor or pediatric visits. It may help researchers understand growth patterns and improve how growth is monitored over time.
Leipzig, SaxonyAges Up to 18 years - NCT07440147Recruiting
Akkermansia and Berberine for night shift workers' insulin sensitivity
This trial tests whether taking a probiotic called Akkermansia muciniphila and a natural plant compound called berberine can improve how your body uses insulin. If you work night shifts regularly, this study may help you find a way to support your metabolic health.
Graz, StyriaAges 21 years+ - NCT07361887Recruiting
Moderate wine and healthy aging study
This study tests whether moderate wine consumption can help healthy aging by looking at tiny particles in your blood after a meal. It may help you understand how wine affects your body's cells.
Seville, SevillaAges 35–36 - NCT07106879Recruiting
Pre-screening for future metabolic and psychiatric studies
This study does not test a new treatment. It is a pre-screening program to see if you might qualify for future clinical trials on metabolic conditions (like diabetes or weight issues) or psychiatric health (like depression or anxiety). You will be asked some questions and may do some basic health checks to see which future trials could be a good fit for you.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06926166Recruiting
Genes and germs in early life study
This study looks at how genes and tiny organisms in your body (microbiota) affect early childhood development. It involves storing blood and stool samples from you and your child to help researchers learn more.
GuangzhouAges Any age - 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 - NCT05866107Recruiting
App and smart scale program for weight loss in bipolar or schizophrenia
This study tests whether using a health app and smart body-fat scales helps people who are overweight or obese lose weight. It is designed for adults with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia who are stable and can safely follow the weight-loss and activity plan.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT06901739Recruiting
Synbiotic for mental health in obesity
This trial tests if a synbiotic (a mix of probiotics and prebiotics) can improve mental health in people with obesity. It may help if you have obesity and also struggle with anxiety or depression.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–65 - NCT07594275Recruiting
How body awareness changes after weight-loss surgery
This study looks at how people perceive their bodies and eating habits before and after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. Researchers want to understand how surgery affects the way you sense hunger, fullness, and your relationship with food.
Rome, LazioAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for obesity (disorder)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 85 recruiting obesity (disorder) 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 (disorder) 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 (disorder) 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.