Clinical trials · Rochester, NY
Obesity clinical trials in Rochester
We’re tracking 13 recruiting obesity studies with a site in or near Rochester — including Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Rochester
- 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.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT07353931RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for knee osteoarthritis pain in people with overweight or obesity
This trial tests an investigational drug called eloralintide to see if it can reduce knee pain in people with osteoarthritis who also have overweight or obesity. You may be able to join if you have knee osteoarthritis, a BMI of 27 or higher, and have tried to lose weight with diet before.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07037433RecruitingPhase 3
Heart protection study for people with heart disease and overweight
This study tests a new weekly injection (maridebart cafraglutide) to see if it helps lower the risk of heart problems in people with heart disease and overweight. It is for adults who have had a heart attack, stroke, or artery blockages and also have a BMI of 27 or higher.
Rochester, New YorkAges 45–99 - NCT07284875RecruitingPhase 3
Ribupatide for weight loss in adults without diabetes
This trial tests a new medication, Ribupatide, to see if it helps people with obesity or overweight who also have weight-related health problems. You cannot have diabetes to join.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - 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.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07356310Recruiting
Body scan and breathing test for airway health
This trial uses a special breathing test to measure how your airways react. It helps doctors understand airway tone and reactivity, which may relate to conditions like asthma.
Rochester, New YorkAges 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.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07595549RecruitingPhase 3
Testing Berobenatide for Weight Loss in Overweight Adults
This study tests a new medicine called berobenatide to help people with overweight or obesity lose weight. The medicine may also help improve related health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - 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.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT07575399RecruitingPhase 3
Switching to a New Weight-Loss Medication From Current GLP-1
This trial tests whether switching from your current GLP-1 medication (like Ozempic or Wegovy) to a new drug called maridebart cafraglutide works as well or better for weight management. You must have already lost at least 10% of your body weight on your current GLP-1 and be doing well with it.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–99 - NCT07684235RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term study of a weight-loss drug for trial graduates
This study tests a drug called Maridebart Cafraglutide for long-term weight management in people who completed a previous related trial. It looks at how well the drug works and its safety over time.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–99 - NCT07217756Recruiting
How weight affects braces treatment in teens
This study looks at how having a higher BMI (body mass index) affects treatment with braces during the teenage years. It will compare results between teens with normal weight and those who are overweight to see if there are any differences in how long or how well braces work.
Rochester, New YorkAges 12–18 - NCT06864026RecruitingPhase 4
Adding tirzepatide to ixekizumab for psoriatic arthritis with weight concerns
This study tests adding tirzepatide (a once-weekly injection for weight and diabetes) to your current treatment with ixekizumab for psoriatic arthritis. It may help with both joint symptoms and weight.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Rochester
Institutions with a site for the recruiting obesity studies listed above.
- Rochester Clinical Research, LLC · 8 studies
- University of Rochester Medical Center · 2 studies
- Clinical Site
- Eastman Institute for Oral Health
- University of Rochester
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 Rochester?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 13 recruiting obesity studies with a site near Rochester, 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 Rochester?
- 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 Rochester to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Rochester, 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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