Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Obesity & Overweight clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 27 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
- 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 - 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 - NCT06994923Recruiting
Weight management study for college students
This pilot study tests a weight management program designed for college students. If you have a BMI of 25 or higher and are a student at this college, you may be able to join and get support with healthy eating and activity habits.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–29
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting obesity & overweight studies listed above.
- Brown University
- Rhode Island Hospital
- University Gastroenterology
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 27 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.