Clinical trials · Los Angeles, CA
Obesity clinical trials in Los Angeles
We’re tracking 77 recruiting obesity studies with a site in or near Los Angeles — including Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Los Angeles
- NCT07202884RecruitingPhase 3
Orforglipron for Women with Stress Incontinence and Overweight
This study tests an oral medication called orforglipron to see if it helps women with stress urinary incontinence who are also overweight or have obesity. The medicine may reduce leaking episodes and also help with weight loss.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07752979RecruitingPhase 2
New drug for weight loss in adults with obesity or overweight
This study tests an investigational drug called ABBV-295 to see if it helps adults with obesity or overweight who have weight-related health conditions lose weight. It may offer a new treatment option for managing weight and improving overall health.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07806838Recruiting
Dietary supplements to preserve muscle during GLP-1 weight loss
This study looks at whether certain dietary supplements can help preserve muscle mass while you are taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss. You would take the supplements or a placebo for a period while continuing your GLP-1 treatment, and the researchers will measure changes in your muscle and strength.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06934655RecruitingPhase 3
Starting semaglutide again after weight-loss surgery in teens
This trial tests if restarting semaglutide (a weekly injection for weight loss) soon after sleeve gastrectomy helps teens with severe obesity keep losing weight. It is for patients who were already taking semaglutide before their surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–18 - NCT06254768Recruiting
Continuous glucose monitors for kids with obesity
This study tests if using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a small device that tracks blood sugar, can help children and teens with obesity understand their body better and improve their health.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 10–21 - NCT04997473Recruiting
Mobile app weight-loss program for young transplant patients
This trial tests whether a phone app can help young people who previously had a stem cell transplant lose weight. It’s designed for people who are at least 100 days out from transplant and who meet weight criteria.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 13–30 - NCT05653258RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study cells in fat tissue and aging cells in older adults
This study uses a special lab test on tiny samples from body fat to map different cell types and “senescent” (aging) cells. It may help researchers understand how aging and obesity are linked, which could guide future treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07743463RecruitingPhase 3
Daily pill for weight loss in adults with excess weight or weight-related health issues
This study tests a once-daily pill called ASC30 to help adults with obesity or overweight who also have conditions like high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or heart disease lose weight. The pill may work by affecting appetite and blood sugar, and the study aims to see how effective and safe it is.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07446439RecruitingPhase 3
Tradipitant for nausea from weight loss injections
This study tests whether the drug tradipitant can help reduce nausea and vomiting caused by weight loss injections like Ozempic or Wegovy. If you have these side effects and are not diabetic, you may be eligible.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06439277RecruitingPhase 3
Tirzepatide for teens with obesity and related health problems
This study tests a medication called tirzepatide (a once-weekly injection) to help teenagers with obesity and related health conditions lose weight. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective for this age group.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–17 - NCT07843472RecruitingPhase 3
Petrelintide for weight loss in people with heart disease
This study tests a new medication called petrelintide to help people with overweight or obesity and heart disease lose weight. It may offer a new way to manage weight and improve heart health.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 40 years+ - NCT07770841RecruitingPhase 3
Oral medication for weight loss study
This study tests an oral medicine (semaglutide) to see if it helps adults with excess weight lose weight. It might offer an easier, pill-based treatment option for weight management.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05419726Recruiting
Semaglutide study to see how brown fat responds in weight loss
This trial studies how brown fat (a type of body fat) changes after starting semaglutide for weight loss. You may help researchers understand how this medication affects the body’s energy use, which could improve weight-loss treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06672549RecruitingPhase 3
Weight loss medication study for children with obesity
This trial tests a medication for children and teens with obesity or overweight who have not been able to lose enough weight with diet and exercise alone. It aims to see if a new treatment can help them safely lose weight and improve related health problems.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 6–17 - NCT07794579RecruitingPhase 3
Study of orforglipron for people with overweight at risk of health problems
This trial tests a new medicine, orforglipron, to help people with overweight who are at risk of developing weight-related health issues. It aims to see if the medicine can help with weight management and reduce risks before more serious conditions develop.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 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.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06897982Recruiting
Nutrition program for prediabetes at health center
This study tests a nutrition program for people with prediabetes at a health center. It aims to see if the program is practical and can help prevent type 2 diabetes.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–99 - NCT07817875RecruitingPhase 3
Tirzepatide for weight loss in children aged 6 to under 12
This study tests a once-weekly medication called tirzepatide to help children aged 6 to under 12 with obesity lose weight. It compares the medication to a placebo (inactive shot) to see if it safely helps with weight loss in this age group.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 6–11 - NCT07282600RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for type 2 diabetes and weight
This study tests a new medicine called eloralintide for people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or have obesity. It aims to see if the drug can help with weight loss and blood sugar control.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07843485RecruitingPhase 3
Weight loss medication for adults with type 2 diabetes
This study tests a new medicine called petrelintide to help people with excess weight and type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve blood sugar control. It may be an option if you've struggled with weight loss through diet alone.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07567001RecruitingPhase 3
Testing NNC0487-0111 for Heart Failure and Obesity
This study tests whether a new medication called NNC0487-0111 can help people with heart failure who also have obesity. Researchers will compare it to a placebo (inactive pill) to see if it improves heart function and overall health.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06715787Recruiting
Perinatal support program for pregnant people
This trial tests a support program for pregnant individuals who qualify for certain food assistance benefits. It aims to see if the program helps with pregnancy and infant health.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05606731Recruiting
Family coaching to help prevent childhood weight gain
This study offers a family-focused program for Latino adult caregivers of young children to help prevent childhood obesity. If your child is already overweight, the program may help you learn practical ways to support healthier habits as a family.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 2 years+ - NCT04453072Recruiting
iPhone weight-loss app for teens and young adults after transplant
This study tests whether an iPhone weight-management app can help adolescents and young adults lose weight after a stem cell transplant. If you qualify, you’ll use the app and the team will track changes in weight.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 13–30
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Obesity trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Los Angeles
Institutions with a site for the recruiting obesity studies listed above.
- Carey Chronis MD Pediatric, Infant and Adolescent Medicine · 2 studies
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · 2 studies
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles · 2 studies
- Children's Hospital of Los Angeles · 2 studies
- Institute for Metabolic Research Los Angeles · 2 studies
- Loma Linda University School of Medicine · 2 studies
- Los Angeles Institute for Metabolic Research · 2 studies
- Pacific Clinical Studies · 2 studies
What taking part in a obesity 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 studies in California.
Common questions
- Are there obesity clinical trials near Los Angeles?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 77 recruiting obesity studies with a site near Los Angeles, 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 study near Los Angeles?
- 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 Los Angeles to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Los Angeles, 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 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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