Clinical trials · New York, NY
Obesity clinical trials in New York
We’re tracking 78 recruiting obesity studies with a site in or near New York — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near New York
- 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.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06753669Recruiting
Mothers' action project for child health
This study looks at how to help mothers from South Asian communities support their child's health and development. You and your child would join a program that provides guidance and resources over 12 months.
New York, New YorkAges 1–45 - 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.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06937086RecruitingPhase 3
Mirikizumab plus tirzepatide for UC with obesity
This study tests whether adding mirikizumab to the weight-loss drug tirzepatide helps people with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis who also have obesity or overweight. It aims to see if the combination reduces bowel inflammation and helps with weight management.
New York, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT06795386Recruiting
Widespread pain after rapid weight loss in Black and Hispanic adults
This study looks at whether rapid weight loss from bariatric surgery leads to long-term widespread pain in Black and Hispanic adults. The goal is to understand how weight loss affects pain and find better ways to help people manage it.
New York, New YorkAges 18–75 - 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.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07571005RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a New Weight-Loss Medicine for Sleep Apnea
This study tests whether a new injectable medicine called NNC0487-0111 helps people with excess weight and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (a condition where breathing stops repeatedly during sleep) lose weight and improve their sleep apnea—without needing a CPAP machine. The goal is to see if better weight loss can reduce sleep apnea symptoms.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05963971Recruiting
Bilingual online program to prevent weight gain in childhood leukemia
This trial tests a bilingual, online program to help children and teens who have ALL (a type of leukemia) stay at a healthy weight during the maintenance phase of treatment. It may help lower the chance of gaining too much weight while on chemotherapy.
New York, New YorkAges 5–21 - 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.
New York, New YorkAges 6 years+ - NCT05880758Recruiting
Studies how yo-yo sleep affects heart and metabolism health
This study looks at what happens to heart-related health and body metabolism when your sleep goes through ups and downs (yo-yo sleep). You may be asked about your sleep habits and health history to see whether your body changes in response to different sleep patterns.
New York, New YorkAges 18–49 - NCT05919797RecruitingPhase 4
Weight loss genetics study with naltrexone and bupropion
This trial studies how your genetic makeup and body response may affect weight loss with a medication combination called naltrexone and bupropion. If you qualify, you’ll likely take these medicines and be monitored for safety and changes in weight over time.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07090005Recruiting
Endoscopic weight loss: comparing EndoZip and Apollo ESG
This study compares two different endoscopic procedures (EndoZip and Apollo ESG) to help obese patients lose weight. Both are done through the mouth without cutting the skin, and the goal is to see which works better and is safer.
New York, New YorkAges 21–65 - NCT07156578Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Long-term bivamelagon for hypothalamic obesity
This long-term study tests a new drug, bivamelagon, for people with hypothalamic obesity. It's for those who already completed a similar study and tolerated the drug well.
New York, New YorkAges 12 years+ - NCT03663530Recruiting
Study how sleep timing affects hunger, energy, and metabolism
This study tests how changing your daily sleep and meal timing affects your energy use, hunger, and related body processes. You may be asked to follow a sleep/meal schedule and complete questionnaires and assessments (including an MRI scan).
New York, New YorkAges 20–49 - NCT02602769Recruiting
Testing blood traits in children with ROHHAD syndrome
This trial studies children with ROHHAD syndrome to better understand their body chemistry and other blood features. The results may help researchers learn what drives the condition and how it might be tracked over time.
New York, New YorkAges 2–20 - NCT06051591Recruiting
Food FARMacia: Helping families with food worries
This study tests a program called Food FARMacia to help families with young children who sometimes worry about having enough food. The goal is to see if the program can help prevent childhood obesity by providing support and resources.
New York, New YorkAges 6 months+ - NCT04101669Recruiting
Diabetes device trial to improve blood sugar and weight
This study tests the RESET System to help people with type 2 diabetes lower their average blood sugar (HbA1c) despite current medication. It may also affect weight and safety outcomes by changing how food moves through the gut.
New York, New YorkAges 22–65 - NCT05748158Recruiting
Study of why weight returns after behavioral weight loss
This study looks at what makes some people regain weight after losing weight in a behavioral weight loss program. You may help researchers understand the role of habits, metabolism, and energy use so better prevention strategies can be developed.
New York, New YorkAges 25–59 - NCT07554638RecruitingPhase 4
Incretin drugs for heart failure with obesity
This trial tests whether incretin-based diabetes medications (like GLP-1 drugs) can help people with a specific type of heart failure called HFpEF that is linked to obesity. The goal is to see if these drugs improve heart function and symptoms.
New York, New YorkAges 40 years+ - NCT03851458Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Spanish coaching for healthier food choices for weight
This Phase 2 study tests a program (with food guidance, text messages, and check-ins) to help people eat more healthfully. It is designed for adults who are overweight or obese and can speak Spanish (with some separate tracks for different groups).
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07209527Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Truway diagnostic tools in primary care
This trial tests new diagnostic tools that doctors can use in primary care. Researchers want to see if these tools help find the right diagnosis faster and more accurately.
New York, New YorkAges Any age - NCT06335810Recruiting
Reducing obesity with a buddy program
This study explores whether having a friend or family member join you in a weight-loss program helps reduce obesity. You and your buddy will use a food-tracking app and get support from the program.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07257484RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide study for breast cancer survivors with obesity
This trial tests if tirzepatide, a weight-loss medication, can help postmenopausal women with hormone-positive breast cancer who have obesity. It aims to improve health outcomes after completing cancer treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06354088RecruitingPhase 1
Study of alpelisib for insulin resistance
This study tests a single dose of a drug called alpelisib (a PI3K inhibitor) to see how it affects insulin and blood sugar in people who are either insulin sensitive or insulin resistant. The goal is to understand why some people become resistant to insulin, which may help find new treatments for diabetes and related conditions.
New York, New YorkAges 18–70
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Obesity trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near New York
Institutions with a site for the recruiting obesity studies listed above.
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center · 10 studies
- Weill Cornell Medicine · 5 studies
- NYU Langone Health · 3 studies
- Mount Sinai Hospital · 2 studies
- Advanced Cardiology LLC - Hackettstown
- Cardio Metabolic Institute
- Care Access - Yonkers
- Clindove Research
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 New York.
Common questions
- Are there obesity clinical trials near New York?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 78 recruiting obesity studies with a site near New York, 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 New York?
- 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 New York to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near New York, 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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