Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Obesity & Overweight clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 29 recruiting obesity & overweight studies with a site in or near Boston — including Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- NCT05124808Recruiting
Tight blood sugar targets in pregnant women with gestational diabetes
This study compares a tighter blood sugar goal versus a standard goal in pregnant people with gestational diabetes who are also overweight or obese. It may help find whether stricter blood sugar control improves pregnancy outcomes.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–45 - NCT06937086RecruitingPhase 3
Mirikizumab plus tirzepatide for UC with obesity
This study tests whether adding mirikizumab to the weight-loss drug tirzepatide helps people with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis who also have obesity or overweight. It aims to see if the combination reduces bowel inflammation and helps with weight management.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–70 - NCT06937099RecruitingPhase 3
Testing two drugs for Crohn's with weight issues
This trial tests two study drugs, mirikizumab and tirzepatide, in people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease who also have overweight or obesity. The goal is to see if these treatments can help control Crohn's symptoms and inflammation.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–70 - NCT07228130Recruiting
A weight loss study using a smartphone app
This study tests a smartphone app to help with weight loss by tracking habits. It may be a good fit if you are ready to try a new approach to managing your weight.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–70 - NCT06861868Recruiting
Brain and behavior's role in childhood obesity
This study looks at how the brain and behavior contribute to obesity from infancy through childhood. It may help researchers understand why some children develop obesity and how to prevent it.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 7–12
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting obesity & overweight studies listed above.
- University Gastroenterology · 2 studies
- Rhode Island Hospital
- The Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center of The Miriam Hospital & Brown University
- Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
What taking part in a obesity & overweight study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting obesity & overweight studies in Massachusetts.
Common questions
- Are there obesity & overweight clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 29 recruiting obesity & overweight studies with a site near Boston, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a obesity & overweight study near Boston?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Boston to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Boston, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a obesity & overweight trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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New obesity & overweight studies open near Boston regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.