Clinical trials
Obesity & Overweight clinical trials
Below are recruiting obesity & overweight clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 486 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07472881Recruiting
Laser therapy for body shape in obese menopausal women
This study tests whether a laser therapy applied to specific points on the body can help with weight and body shape in women going through menopause who are overweight. It aims to find a safe, non-invasive option for weight management.
Keelung, TaiwanAges 45–55 - NCT07611240Recruiting
Comparing two anesthesia types for spine surgery in overweight patients
This study compares two common anesthesia medicines—sevoflurane (inhaled gas) and propofol (IV liquid)—to see which works better for people with obesity having lower-back spine surgery. The goal is to understand which anesthetic is safer and more effective for this group.
ErzurumAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT04242069Recruiting
Lifestyle coaching for overweight women trying to conceive
This trial tests a lifestyle program (using a smartphone) to help overweight women improve health before pregnancy while trying to conceive within the next year. It may help you and your partner build healthy habits before pregnancy.
Québec, QuebecAges 18–40 - NCT06455878Recruiting
Mobile app for weight loss in heart failure patients
This trial tests a mobile app that helps you track your diet to manage your weight. It is designed for people with heart failure who are overweight and have recently been in the hospital for their condition.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07032545Recruiting
Broccoli microgreens study for obese breast cancer survivors
This trial tests if eating broccoli microgreens can improve metabolism in obese breast cancer survivors. Participants will avoid other cruciferous vegetables during the study to see how the microgreens affect their health.
Baltimore, MarylandAges Any age - NCT07514611Recruiting
Weight Loss Guidance for Heart Disease and Obesity
This trial tests whether using a smartphone app to guide weight loss helps people with coronary heart disease (a condition where blood vessels to the heart are narrowed) and obesity lose weight safely. The goal is to see if this personalized digital guidance can improve your health outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT07392190RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for people with persistent obesity
This trial tests if adding eloralintide helps people who are still obese or overweight while taking weekly incretin therapy. It aims to support additional weight loss for those who haven't reached their goals.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 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 - NCT07112521Recruiting
Brain stimulation for thinking problems after breast cancer
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help with thinking and memory problems after breast cancer treatment. It compares women with and without obesity to see if the treatment works differently.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges 18 years+ - NCT07364175Recruiting
Weight loss drug study for young adults with high blood pressure
This trial tests if the weight loss medication tirzepatide can help young adults (18–40) with obesity and high blood pressure lower their blood pressure. It compares standard care to weight loss with tirzepatide.
Cambridge, CambridgeshireAges 18–40 - NCT07396805Recruiting
Food is medicine study for obesity with food insecurity
This study tests whether providing healthy food and support can help adults with obesity and food insecurity lose weight. It looks at how food assistance programs might improve health.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07268417Enrolling by invitation
Group lifestyle program for obesity in primary care
This study tests if group medical visits with lifestyle coaching can help people with obesity lose weight and improve their health. It takes place at Cleveland Clinic primary care offices.
Cleveland, OhioAges 20–75 - NCT06067906Recruiting
Weight loss diet after pre-eclampsia in overweight women
This trial tests whether a special diet (either a low-calorie or a 'dissociated' diet) helps women who have had pre-eclampsia lose weight. It may help you reduce future health risks.
Le MansAges 18–45 - NCT07732426Recruiting
Semaglutide and brain response to food in obesity with food addiction
This trial tests if semaglutide can change how your brain responds to food cues, like seeing or smelling food, in people with obesity and a tendency toward food addiction. It may help understand why some people struggle with overeating and how this medication could help.
SeoulAges 19–50 - NCT07703683Recruiting
Muscle health in metabolic and hormone diseases
This trial looks at how muscle health is affected by metabolic or hormone disorders, aiming to find better markers for muscle loss called sarcopenia.
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre - Sint-Pieters-WoluweAges 18 years+ - NCT07443956Recruiting
Biologic and anti-obesity drug combo for psoriatic arthritis
This study tests whether adding a weight-loss medication (tirzepatide) to a biologic (ixekizumab) helps people with psoriatic arthritis and overweight or obesity. You will need to have biopsies of joint tissue and fat to see how the treatment affects inflammation.
Birmingham, EnglandAges 18–75 - NCT07464015Recruiting
Summer day camps for childhood obesity
This trial is testing whether sending kids to summer day camps can help them manage their weight. It's for children from low-income families who are overweight or obese and see a pediatric doctor.
Orlando, FloridaAges 5–11 - NCT07466069Recruiting
Healthy lifestyle program for transgender teens
This trial tests a lifestyle program designed to prevent obesity and eating disorders in transgender and gender-diverse adolescents. It aims to support healthy habits and well-being during a critical developmental stage.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 10–14 - NCT07641361Recruiting
Staying Hydrated to Feel Better on GLP-1 Medication
This study tests whether drinking more water helps reduce uncomfortable side effects (like nausea and vomiting) when you first start taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss or diabetes. You'll be asked to follow a hydration plan and report how you feel.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18–60 - NCT07376252Enrolling by invitation
Mobile app to help parents prevent childhood obesity
This study tests whether a mobile app for parents can help prevent obesity in school-aged children. If you join, you'll use the app to learn healthy habits for your child.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 5–11 - NCT05277558Recruiting
MRI and brain testing in teens at risk for type 2 diabetes
This study looks at brain health in teens with normal weight, overweight, or obesity who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. It may help researchers understand how weight and diabetes risk affect the brain, using MRI scans and learning/memory tests.
St Louis, MissouriAges 12–17 - NCT06929000Recruiting
Testing an adjustable headrest for painless abortion in overweight patients
This study tests whether a special adjustable headrest can help make painless abortion surgery safer and more comfortable for people who are overweight or obese. You may be able to join if you are planning this procedure, have a BMI over 24, and are otherwise healthy enough for anesthesia.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 20–50 - 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 7–12
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for obesity & overweight?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 486 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.