Clinical trials · Nashville, TN
Obesity clinical trials in Nashville
We’re tracking 29 recruiting obesity studies with a site in or near Nashville — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Nashville
- 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.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 6–17 - NCT07654374RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new pill for weight loss and diabetes
This study tests a new daily pill (aleniglipron) to help adults with excess weight and type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve blood sugar control. It may be a good fit if you have a BMI of 27 or higher and your diabetes is managed with A1c between 6.5% and 10%.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–79 - NCT07564414RecruitingPhase 3
Weight Loss Study Comparing Two Doses of CagriSema
This study tests whether a new combination medication called CagriSema (in two different doses) helps people with obesity lose weight. You may qualify if you're 18 or older, have a BMI of 35 or higher, and either don't have type 2 diabetes or have it well-controlled.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06464497Recruiting
Whole foods for teens with obesity pilot study
This study tests whether replacing processed foods with whole foods (like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains) for 8 weeks can help reduce body fat in teens with obesity. Both the teen and a parent or caregiver will learn to prepare and eat healthier meals together.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 10 years+ - NCT06546696Recruiting
Obesity support program for children and families
This trial offers a 6-month program to help children ages 6–11 with obesity and their parents adopt healthier habits, including exercise and nutrition. It takes place at community centers in Middle Tennessee and provides online training.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 6–12 - NCT05000996Recruiting
Gut microbiome study for people having metabolic surgery
This study looks at your gut bacteria (your “microbiome”) around the time of metabolic surgery. It may help researchers understand how surgery affects gut health and related conditions like diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 21–65 - 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.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–75 - NCT06654323Recruiting
Behavioral program for childhood obesity
This study tests different levels of a behavioral program to help children with obesity lose weight and live healthier. Families will receive support and guidance over 12 months.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 5–17 - NCT07321886RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for people with obesity or overweight
This trial tests if an investigational drug called eloralintide can help people with obesity or overweight lose weight. It is for people who do not have type 2 diabetes and who have tried but struggled to lose weight on their own.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07351045RecruitingPhase 3
Study of enicepatide for weight loss in obesity or overweight
This study tests a new injectable medication called enicepatide for people with obesity or overweight who have not been able to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. It may help you lose weight and improve health conditions linked to excess weight.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT03407833Enrolling by invitation
Study changes in the body after weight, gut, or liver treatment
This study looks at how the body’s insulin-sensitivity (how well your body uses sugar/insulin) and organ function change after certain medical procedures. It may help researchers understand why some people improve after surgery or liver transplant and guide future care.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - 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.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - 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.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 6–11 - NCT02646475RecruitingPhase 1
Study angiotensin medicine to improve metabolism in obesity
This Phase 1 study tests how a medication that affects the body’s angiotensin system (angiotensin-(1-7)) changes metabolism in adults with obesity, insulin resistance, and high blood pressure. It may help researchers understand whether this approach can improve blood sugar/insulin function and related body changes.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–60 - NCT06672939RecruitingPhase 3
Orforglipron for Weight Loss in Teens
This study tests a once-daily pill (orforglipron) to help adolescents with obesity or overweight plus related health problems lose weight. It offers a new option for teens who have struggled to lose weight with diet and exercise alone.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 12–17 - NCT06845046Recruiting
Improving muscle health for veterans with HIV
This study tests a way to help veterans with HIV build stronger muscles. It may help improve your strength and overall health.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 20–80 - NCT05972564RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
SGLT2 inhibitor for metabolic syndrome and heart health
This study tests whether a diabetes medication called an SGLT2 inhibitor can reduce inflammation in body fat and improve blood vessel function in people with metabolic syndrome. It may help prevent heart disease and other complications.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07837973RecruitingPhase 2
Medicine to maintain weight loss after weight-loss shots
This study tests a new medicine called ALV-100 to see if it can help people who have already lost weight with a weight-loss injection or pill keep the weight off. You must be currently on a stable weight-loss medicine and have lost at least 10% of your body weight to join.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–75 - NCT07843498RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new weight-loss medicine in adults with overweight or obesity
This study tests a new medication called petrelintide to see how well it helps people lose weight and improve their health. It's for adults with overweight or obesity who have struggled to lose weight with diet alone.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06899178RecruitingPhase 2
Atomoxetine for genetic obesity due to MC4R changes
This trial tests a medicine called atomoxetine (Strattera) to help people with a specific genetic form of obesity lose weight. It may be an option if you have a change in the MC4R gene and have not used certain other medications recently.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 6 years+ - NCT06143956RecruitingPhase 2
Weight loss treatments for adults with obesity
This clinical trial tests new treatments for adults who are overweight or have obesity. The goal is to help people lose weight and improve their health.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–75 - NCT05312892RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study for weight-related hormone signals in people with high blood pressure
This early-phase study looks at how the body’s “fight-or-flight” signals may be involved in weight gain (obesity) and high blood pressure. It may help researchers understand the biology and guide future treatments.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–65 - NCT07589608RecruitingPhase 2
Weight Loss Study With Two New Injectable Medications
This study tests two new injectable drugs (macupatide and eloralintide) alone or together to help adults with obesity or excess weight lose weight. The goal is to see if these medications are safe and effective for weight management.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–75 - NCT06901245RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide for young adults with obesity
This study tests the diabetes/weight-loss drug tirzepatide (Mounjaro) in young adults aged 18–26 who have obesity and either Prader-Willi syndrome, hypothalamic obesity, or general obesity. It looks at whether a weekly injection can help with weight management.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–26
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Obesity trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Nashville
Institutions with a site for the recruiting obesity studies listed above.
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 8 studies
- Clinical Research Associates · 3 studies
- Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks · 3 studies
- AMR Clinical · 2 studies
- Quality Medical Research, PLLC · 2 studies
- ACCOMPLISH-2 Research Site
- Clinical Research Associates - Nashville
- Clinical Research Associates, Inc.
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 Tennessee.
Common questions
- Are there obesity clinical trials near Nashville?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 29 recruiting obesity studies with a site near Nashville, 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 Nashville?
- 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 Nashville to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Nashville, 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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