Clinical trials
Obesity & Overweight clinical trials
Below are recruiting obesity & overweight clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 494 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05987410Recruiting
Nordic walking for weight and heart health after a cardiac event
This trial tests if a nordic walking program helps people with diabetes who are overweight or obese recover after a heart attack or heart procedure. If you had a heart event or stent/bypass in the last 3 months, this program could help you get stronger and manage your weight.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT07685483Recruiting
Drama therapy for well-being in obesity and weight-loss care
This trial tests whether drama therapy can improve psychological and social well-being for people with obesity or those in bariatric care. It compares drama therapy sessions with standard care to see if it helps with emotional health and social connections.
Blendecques, Hauts-de-FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07667504Recruiting
Dietary approaches for weight management in type 1 diabetes
This study tests two different diet approaches to help people with type 1 diabetes who are overweight or obese manage their weight. It aims to find out which eating plan works better for blood sugar control and weight loss.
Málaga, MálagaAges 18–65 - NCT04113070Recruiting
Study of childhood weight and early puberty development
This study follows children to see how body weight changes relate to when puberty starts and how it progresses. It may help doctors better understand healthy growth patterns during childhood.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 6–12 - NCT07395960RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Metformin for older adults with mild memory loss and higher weight
This trial tests if metformin can help older adults (60-75) who are overweight and have mild memory problems. It aims to see if the drug can slow down or improve memory issues.
ShanghaiAges 60–75 - NCT07757087RecruitingPhase 1
Study on energy use after weight loss
This study tests a new medicine to see how it affects the body's energy use after losing weight. It compares the medicine to a low-calorie diet or a placebo (a pill with no active ingredient) in adults with obesity.
Aarhus NAges 18 years+ - NCT07575438RecruitingPhase 2
Fish oil types for reducing diabetes risk
This study tests whether different types of fish oil can improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels in people at high risk for type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if one type of fish oil is better at reducing diabetes risk.
Montreal, QuebecAges 40–70 - NCT07292389Recruiting
Weight loss study testing feedback messages
This study tests whether different types of feedback messages help with weight loss. You'll use a smartphone app, a Fitbit, and a scale to track your progress over 17 weeks.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07317115Recruiting
Comparing a new surgery to a diabetes drug for weight loss
This trial compares a new surgical procedure (duodeno-ileostomy) to a medication (semaglutide) for people with obesity and type 2 diabetes. It aims to see which approach works better for weight loss and blood sugar control.
Westmount, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06857942RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide added to ixekizumab for psoriasis and weight issues
This trial tests whether adding tirzepatide (a weight-loss and diabetes drug) to ixekizumab (a psoriasis treatment) helps people with moderate-to-severe psoriasis who are overweight or have obesity. It is for those already taking ixekizumab for about 3 months.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–45 - NCT07855133RecruitingPhase 1
Switching to a new treatment for weight or diabetes
This study tests a new medicine called zenagamtide for adults with overweight or obesity, with or without type 2 diabetes, who are currently taking semaglutide. The goal is to see how well people tolerate switching from semaglutide to the new treatment.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07868354RecruitingPhase 1
Switching to a new weight-loss medicine from tirzepatide
This study tests how well adults with overweight or obesity, with or without type 2 diabetes, tolerate switching from their current weight-loss medication (tirzepatide) to a new medicine called zenagamtide. It may help you understand if this new option is easier on your stomach.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07817069Recruiting
Nitraria retusa tea for weight issues caused by clozapine
This trial tests whether a tea made from the plant Nitraria retusa can help reduce the weight gain and metabolic side effects caused by the medication clozapine. If you take clozapine for schizophrenia and have gained weight, this tea might help you manage that side effect.
SousseAges 18–65 - NCT07776678Recruiting
Body fat and muscle measurement study
This study uses advanced body scans (like MRI and DXA) to better measure body fat and muscle. It may help improve how obesity is diagnosed and treated.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07728383RecruitingPhase 4
Obesity treatment study using tongue-applied semaglutide
This trial tests a new way to deliver semaglutide through a strip placed on the tongue for weight loss in adults with obesity. It may help you lose weight without a needle.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT07570758RecruitingPhase 2
Testing ERX1000 to Help Adults Manage Obesity
This study tests whether a new medication called ERX1000 is safe and well-tolerated in adults with obesity. The trial will help doctors understand if this treatment could be helpful for weight management.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18–60 - NCT07515547Recruiting
How Obesity Affects the Body Over Time
This research study examines how excess weight impacts your body's health and function, both in the short term and long term. Researchers want to understand the physical changes that happen with obesity and how your body responds.
Montreal, QuebecAges 25–40 - NCT07444736Enrolling by invitation
Exercise with blood flow restriction for adults with obesity
This study tests if adding blood flow restriction to resistance training can improve muscle strength and health in adults with obesity. It may help you build muscle more efficiently with lighter weights.
Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, JaliscoAges 18–30 - NCT07414043Recruiting
Understanding obesity drug treatments
This study aims to better understand patients who are prescribed medications like Orlistat, Mysimba, Saxenda, Wegovy, or Mounjaro for obesity. It will help doctors improve treatments for you.
Bologna, BolognaAges 12 years+ - NCT07368842Recruiting
Scalp hair study in severe obesity
This study looks at chemicals in scalp hair from people with severe obesity to learn more about the condition. Participants must be planning to have weight-loss surgery.
SingaporeAges 21–70 - NCT07283978Enrolling by invitation
Testing digital tools for weight management
This study looks at using digital tools like apps to help manage weight. It's for people in a specialized weight management program in South East London.
London, Greater LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07283406Enrolling by invitation
High-intensity interval training for young adults with obesity
This study tests whether high-intensity interval training (short bursts of intense exercise) can improve heart health and fitness in young adults with obesity. You would participate in a supervised exercise program to see if it helps lower your risk of future health problems.
Guadalajara, JaliscoAges 18–35 - NCT07231484Recruiting
Grape study for immune and gut health in obesity
This trial tests if eating grapes every day for 4 weeks can improve your immune system and gut health. It is designed for adults with obesity who are willing to keep their diet and activity stable during the study.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for obesity & overweight?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 494 recruiting obesity & overweight 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 & overweight 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 & overweight 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.