Clinical trials · Pennsylvania
Obesity clinical trials in Pennsylvania
We’re tracking 58 recruiting obesity studies with a site in Pennsylvania — including Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Pennsylvania
- NCT05807594Recruiting
Online program to help manage weight gain during pregnancy
This trial tests an at-home (online) coaching program to help pregnant people gain weight at a healthier rate. It may help you stay on track during pregnancy and understand what changes work best for you.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 18–45 - NCT06108128Recruiting
Food for thought: thinking skills and eating in children
This study looks at how children's thinking skills (like planning and self-control) affect their eating habits. It may help parents understand how to support healthy eating in young kids.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 4–6 - NCT06111040Recruiting
Parenting study for food-driven young children
This study tests a program to help parents handle feeding their 4- or 5-year-old child who is very motivated by food. It aims to support healthy eating habits.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 4–5 - NCT06292936Recruiting
Remi for weight regain after weight loss surgery
This study tests if the medication Remi can help people who have gained back at least 5% of their lowest weight after gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. It is meant for those who are not currently using other weight loss drugs and are otherwise healthy enough to participate.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–70 - NCT07095166Recruiting
Studying eating habits in healthy kids ages 6-9
This study looks at how and when children eat. It uses a special scan and asks parents about their child's mealtimes to learn about healthy eating patterns.
State College, PennsylvaniaAges 6–9 - NCT07339423RecruitingPhase 3
A study of a new medicine for weight loss
This study tests a new medicine to see how well it helps people with excess body weight lose weight. It may be an option if you have tried to lose weight through dieting before but haven't had lasting success.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07571109RecruitingPhase 3
Weight Loss Medicine for Sleep Apnea on CPAP
This study tests a new injectable medicine (NNC0487-0111) to help people lose weight and improve obstructive sleep apnea (a breathing condition during sleep). You must already be using a CPAP machine (positive airway pressure device) for your sleep apnea.
DuBois, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07503210RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new medicine to maintain weight loss
This study tests an investigational medicine to help people who have lost weight keep it off. It's for adults without diabetes who haven't used similar weight-loss drugs before.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - 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.
DuBois, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05826379Enrolling by invitation
Daily goal setting to boost movement and brain health
This trial tests whether a daily goal-setting program and activity tracking can increase everyday physical activity and support thinking/brain health in midlife. You may be asked to wear devices and meet activity-monitoring requirements during the study.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 30–70
Obesity trials by city in Pennsylvania
Where these studies are running in Pennsylvania
Institutions with a site for the recruiting obesity studies listed above.
- Temple University Hospital · 3 studies
- Clinical Research Associates of Central Pennsylvania · 2 studies
- The Pennsylvania State University · 2 studies
- University of Pennsylvania · 2 studies
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
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.
Obesity trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there obesity clinical trials in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 58 recruiting obesity studies with a site in Pennsylvania, 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 in Pennsylvania?
- 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 Pennsylvania to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Pennsylvania, 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.
Not the right time?
New obesity studies open in Pennsylvania regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.