Clinical trials
Obesity, Morbid clinical trials
Below are recruiting obesity, morbid clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 102 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03517072Recruiting
Study of long-term success after bariatric surgery
This study looks at what helps people do well in the long run after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. You may be able to join if you had the surgery about five years ago and are willing to participate.
ArrasAges Any age - NCT03460314Recruiting
Testing buprenorphine absorption around stomach weight-loss surgery
This study checks how well buprenorphine (a medicine used for opioid dependence and pain in some cases) works in the body after gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. It may help doctors better plan dosing and timing around weight-loss surgery.
TrondheimAges 18–70 - NCT03497143Recruiting
Gastric bypass or sleeve surgery and lamotrigine drug levels
This study measures how well lamotrigine (a seizure/mood-stabilizing medicine) is absorbed after planned weight-loss surgery. It may help doctors understand whether medicine doses need adjustment after bypass or sleeve surgery.
TrondheimAges 18–70 - NCT03448783Recruiting
Apixaban levels around bariatric surgery
This study checks how the blood-thinner apixaban behaves in your body before and after gastric bypass or sleeve surgery. Results may help doctors choose safer dosing around bariatric surgery.
TrondheimAges 18–70 - NCT03476525Recruiting
Study of fluoxetine after bariatric surgery
This study looks at how the antidepressant fluoxetine is absorbed and behaves in the body before and after gastric bypass or sleeve surgery. It may help doctors better predict how well fluoxetine works after weight-loss surgery.
TrondheimAges 18–70 - NCT03460366Recruiting
Bariatric surgery and how enalapril moves in the body
This study looks at how the blood-pressure medicine enalapril is absorbed and processed after gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. It may help doctors better predict dosing and effects after weight-loss surgery.
TrondheimAges 18–70 - NCT03476577Recruiting
Bariatric surgery study measuring how ibuprofen is absorbed
This study looks at how ibuprofen is absorbed by the body around the time of bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. It may help doctors understand how to use pain medicine safely and effectively after surgery.
TrondheimAges 18–70 - NCT03476538Recruiting
Study gabapentin levels after stomach bypass or sleeve surgery
This trial measures how the medicine gabapentin moves through your body after gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. It may help doctors better choose doses for people taking gabapentin after weight-loss surgery.
TrondheimAges 18–70 - NCT03497156Recruiting
Tests drug absorption after stomach bypass or sleeve surgery
This study checks how a blood-pressure medicine called lercanidipine is absorbed by the body after gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. You may be able to join if you are preparing for one of these surgeries in Central Norway.
TrondheimAges 18–70 - NCT03476551Recruiting
Gastric bypass or sleeve check for a water-pill response
This study looks at how well hydrochlorothiazide (a “water pill”) works in the body after gastric bypass or sleeve surgery. It may help doctors better predict dosing and effects after these weight-loss operations.
TrondheimAges 18–70 - NCT03460379Recruiting
Bariatric surgery and how escitalopram is absorbed
This study looks at how a common antidepressant, escitalopram, moves through your body before and after gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. Results may help doctors better choose dosing for people taking this medication around the time of weight-loss surgery.
TrondheimAges 18–70 - NCT03449485Recruiting
Blood medicine study around weight-loss stomach surgery
This study looks at how a medicine (chlorprothixene) moves through the body before and after weight-loss surgery like gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. It may help doctors understand the best timing and dosing of this medicine for people having these operations.
TrondheimAges 18–70 - NCT03440177Recruiting
Study medicine absorption after weight-loss stomach surgery
This study looks at how your blood pressure medicine (ramipril) is absorbed and handled by the body after gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. It may help improve how these medicines are used after weight-loss surgery.
TrondheimAges 18–70 - NCT03476603Recruiting
Bariatric surgery and how irbesartan moves in your body
This study looks at how a blood-pressure medicine (irbesartan) is absorbed and processed in the body before and after bariatric surgery. It may help doctors understand how dosing might need to change after stomach surgery.
TrondheimAges 18–70 - NCT03449472Recruiting
Study of quetiapine levels after weight-loss stomach surgery
This trial studies how quetiapine (a mental health medicine) is processed in the body after gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. It may help doctors better adjust dosing after weight-loss surgery.
TrondheimAges 18–70 - NCT03460327Recruiting
Study of candesartan blood levels around weight-loss surgery
This trial measures how the blood pressure medicine candesartan is absorbed in your body before and after gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. It may help doctors predict the right dosing for people taking this medication after bariatric surgery.
TrondheimAges 18–70 - NCT02811900Recruiting
Study of outcomes after weight-loss (bariatric) surgery
This study follows adults who have bariatric (weight-loss) surgery to see what outcomes they experience afterward. It may help doctors better understand how well the surgery works in real life.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT02937649Recruiting
Testing a bougie tool during sleeve stomach surgery
This trial checks a specific surgical measuring tool (“bougie”) used during sleeve gastrectomy (weight-loss stomach surgery). It may help the surgical team improve how the sleeve is formed while keeping safety in mind.
Boulogne-BillancourtAges 18–70 - NCT02939664Enrolling by invitation
Laparoscopic gastric bypass vs banding for weight loss
This trial compares two types of minimally invasive weight-loss surgery: gastric bypass versus a gastric band. It looks at which approach works better and is safer for people who qualify for bariatric surgery and have not succeeded with supervised weight-loss programs.
Majadahonda, MadridAges 18–65 - NCT02024542Recruiting
How the body changes after bariatric surgery
This study looks at how metabolism (how your body handles food and energy) responds after weight-loss surgery. It may help researchers understand what changes to expect in people with diabetes or prediabetes and cholesterol problems.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT01055054Enrolling by invitation
Bariatric surgery registry for people with severe weight gain
This study is a registry, meaning it collects health information to better understand outcomes after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. It may help doctors improve care for people with severe obesity who had surgery at VCU Medical Center.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 12–75 - NCT07461610Recruiting
Stool analysis after sleeve gastrectomy vs gastric bypass
This trial compares changes in stool after two common weight-loss surgeries: sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. It aims to understand how these surgeries affect digestion and gut health.
Cairo, Al-Manial CairoAges 18–60 - NCT07446972Recruiting
Bariatric surgery and female sexual health study
This study looks at how weight-loss surgery (bariatric surgery) affects a woman's sexual function and hormone levels. It follows women who are already scheduled for surgery to see if their sexual health changes after the procedure.
Cairo, Al-Manial CairoAges 18–45 - NCT07119437Recruiting
Low-impact laparoscopy for weight loss surgery
This trial compares a newer, less invasive laparoscopic technique to the standard method for sleeve gastrectomy, a type of weight-loss surgery. It aims to see if the low-impact approach reduces pain and speeds recovery.
Rome, ItalyAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for obesity, morbid?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 102 recruiting obesity, morbid 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, morbid 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, morbid 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.