Clinical trials
Obesity clinical trials
Excess body weight that increases the risk of many other health conditions. We’re tracking 1,501 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06391320Recruiting
Obesity database study for simple obesity
This study is looking at people with simple obesity to collect information for a database. It may help doctors better understand and treat obesity in the future.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06391671Recruiting
Stress and Weight in Teens: A Personalized Nutrition Study
This study looks at how stress and weight are linked in teenagers. It uses a blood test to find patterns that could lead to personalized nutrition advice. If you join, you'll help researchers understand how your body handles stress and food.
Ghent, Oost-VlaanderenAges 11–17 - NCT06395246Recruiting
Weight loss and tiny cell particles study
This study looks at how weight loss from a special diet affects tiny particles in your blood, called microvesicles, that help control your body's energy use. It may help us understand why weight loss improves health for people with obesity.
Tarragona, TarragonaAges 18–70 - NCT06398509Recruiting
Preventing obesity in Latino babies at checkups
This study tests a program that helps prevent childhood obesity in low-income Latino families. It takes place during your baby's regular checkups and offers extra support for healthy feeding and growth.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 1 week–2 months - NCT06412536Recruiting
Heart, weight, and hormone trial screening survey
This trial is a quick survey to find out if you may be eligible for future studies on heart health, weight, or hormone-related conditions. It helps researchers match you with the right treatment options.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06413264Recruiting
Ultrasound-Guided Gas Insertion for Laparoscopic Surgery in Severe Obesity
This study tests if using ultrasound to guide the insertion of gas (pneumoperitoneum) during laparoscopic surgery helps people with severe obesity. It aims to make the procedure safer and more precise.
Bhubaneswar, OdishaAges 18–65 - NCT06423599RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Weight Loss for Obesity and Heart Failure
This study tests whether weight loss from a medication can improve how you feel, move, and how well your heart works. It's for people who have both obesity and heart failure with reduced pumping strength.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT06431308Recruiting
Dietary help for weight-loss drug side effects
This study is testing whether a special diet can help reduce stomach side effects (like nausea or vomiting) from weight-loss medications such as Wegovy or Mounjaro. It is for people who are about to start or are taking these medications.
ArielAges 18 years+ - NCT06444646Recruiting
Studying fat cell particles in obesity
This study looks at tiny particles released from fat tissue in people with and without obesity. It aims to understand differences that might help explain obesity-related health problems.
Genk, LimburgAges 18–65 - NCT06455878Recruiting
Mobile app for weight loss in heart failure patients
This trial tests a mobile app that helps you track your diet to manage your weight. It is designed for people with heart failure who are overweight and have recently been in the hospital for their condition.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 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+ - NCT06477120Recruiting
Time-restricted eating for pregnant women with severe obesity
This study tests whether eating only during a set window of time each day (time-restricted eating) can help manage weight gain during pregnancy for women with severe obesity. It might offer a safe, simple way to support a healthy pregnancy.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–44 - NCT06482853RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Heart effects of a natural protein in obesity and high blood pressure
This study tests whether a natural protein called angiotensin-(1-7) can improve heart health in people with obesity and high blood pressure. It may help researchers find new ways to treat these conditions together.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18–65 - NCT06572345Recruiting
Low energy diet for teens with obesity and type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether a low-energy diet using meal replacements can help teenagers with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control. It involves a period of following the diet, then weight management, and includes follow-up visits.
NottinghamAges 12–17 - NCT06486961Recruiting
Walking with music for weight health
This study tests whether listening to music while walking helps people with obesity get more exercise and improve their health. You'll walk with music for a set time, and the researchers will see how it affects your body and motivation.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18–70 - NCT06488781RecruitingPhase 2
Antibiotics before labor induction for first-time moms with obesity
This study tests whether giving a single antibiotic (azithromycin) before labor induction can help prevent complications in first-time mothers who have obesity. It aims to make delivery safer for you and your baby.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 15–45 - NCT06499597Recruiting
Duke Activity Score in People with Obesity
This study tests a simple questionnaire (the Duke Activity Status Index) to see how well it measures daily physical activity in people with obesity. If you have a BMI over 30 and are generally healthy, joining could help doctors find better ways to assess your fitness.
SanliurfaAges 18–65 - NCT06537921Recruiting
Testing minocycline for depression with obesity
This trial tests whether adding the antibiotic minocycline to your current antidepressant helps people with both depression and obesity. It aims to see if reducing inflammation can improve mood.
LondonAges 18–65 - NCT06538220Recruiting
A study on care for obese patients in a chronic disease unit
This study looks at how well a special care program works for people with obesity. It aims to improve health and quality of life through a dedicated chronic disease unit.
La Garde, VarAges 18 years+ - NCT06545435Recruiting
Study on body composition using BIA in adults with obesity
This trial uses a simple test called bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to estimate muscle and fat in adults with obesity, comparing it to a more precise scan (DXA). It aims to see if BIA can reliably measure body composition.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 18 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 - NCT06547775RecruitingPhase 1
Study of KN069 for people with obesity or overweight
This trial tests a new drug called KN069 to see if it can help people who are overweight or have obesity. It may offer a new treatment option for weight management.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–55 - NCT06557317Recruiting
Lifestyle program for Black teen girls at risk for type 2 diabetes
This study tests if an in-person lifestyle program can help prevent type 2 diabetes in Black adolescent girls who have obesity. The program involves both the teen and a caregiver who prepares most of the household meals.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 12–18 - NCT06562465Recruiting
Overweight and obesity prevention for preschool children
This study tests a 4-month diet and exercise program to help overweight or obese preschool children. It focuses on healthy habits and regular check-ups to see if the program helps children manage their weight.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 3–6
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for obesity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,501 recruiting obesity studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a obesity trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a obesity trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
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.