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
- NCT06582875RecruitingPhase 2
GLP-1 drug for polycystic kidney disease and weight
This study tests a GLP-1 receptor agonist (a type of medicine that helps with weight and metabolism) in people with polycystic kidney disease who are overweight. It aims to see if this drug can help slow kidney disease progression.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT06588218Recruiting
Watermelon for gut and heart health in young adults
This study is testing whether eating watermelon every day for 4 weeks can improve gut health and heart health in young adults. If you are overweight and between 18 and 30, you may be able to join.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–30 - NCT06590519Recruiting
Testing date seed extract for diabetes and heart risk
This study tests whether an extract from date seeds might help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar and lower their risk of heart disease. Participants will take the extract as a supplement, and researchers will track how it affects their diabetes and heart health over time.
Serdang, SelangorAges 18–80 - NCT06592261RecruitingPhase 1
Insulin suppression test for weight groups
This study tests a new way to measure how the body handles insulin in people with different body weights. It may help researchers understand insulin resistance better.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06594796Recruiting
Lifestyle program for back pain and weight
This trial tests a combined exercise and lifestyle program for people with long-lasting low back pain who are overweight or have obesity. The program is delivered by physical therapists and aims to improve physical function and reduce pain.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06595134Recruiting
AI heart scan study for people with obesity
This study is testing an AI tool to improve heart scans in people with obesity who may have hidden heart disease. If you are 45 or older, have a BMI of 30 or higher, and your doctor thinks you might have heart problems, this study could help find them earlier.
ViennaAges 45 years+ - NCT06596265Recruiting
Fit2Lead Study: Community park programs for teen health
This study looks at how community park programs can help improve health among teens. It uses data from teenagers who were already part of a larger program called Fit2Lead in Miami-Dade County.
Miami, FloridaAges 12–17 - NCT06596902Recruiting
Physical activity program for Latino families near the U.S.-Mexico border
This trial tests a program to help Latino families become more active and fit. It takes place at community centers near the border and includes both parents and children.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 6 years+ - NCT06597474RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Food-Body-Mind wellness program for preschoolers
This study tests a 16-week program called Food-Body-Mind that helps preschoolers and their families build healthy habits. It focuses on movement, eating well, and feeling good about your body, and is designed for children ages 3 to 5 in Head Start programs.
Jackson, MichiganAges 3–5 - NCT06597617Recruiting
Exercise Program After Weight Loss Surgery
This study looks at how a personalized exercise program after weight loss surgery might reduce the impact of long-lasting environmental chemicals (called persistent organic pollutants) that are stored in body fat. It may help you lose weight more safely and improve your health after surgery.
NiceAges 18–55 - NCT06599047Recruiting
Fat tissue study in type 2 diabetes surgery patients
This study looks at fat tissue in people with type 2 diabetes who are having abdominal surgery. It aims to understand how fat differs in people with diabetes compared to those without, which may help improve future treatments.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT06600100Recruiting
Inhibitory control training for weight management
This trial tests an online training program designed to improve your ability to resist cravings and make healthier choices. It may help you lose weight by strengthening the part of your brain that controls impulses.
GranadaAges 18–60 - NCT06600555Recruiting
Metabolic surgery for diabetes control
This trial tests a type of weight-loss surgery (called metabolic surgery) to see if it helps people with type 2 diabetes achieve better blood sugar control. It's for people who have struggled to manage their diabetes with standard treatments and have a BMI between 30 and 35.
VilleurbanneAges 18–65 - NCT07690176Recruiting
How the body processes sugar after eating by weight group
This study looks at how people with different body weights digest and process sugar after a meal. Participants will eat a special breakfast and have blood and possibly stool tests to track a safe, low-dose radioactive label in the sugar. The goal is to understand why body weight affects sugar metabolism.
WageningenAges 18–65 - NCT06602141Recruiting
Exercise and fat cell changes study
This study looks at how endurance exercise changes fat cells in the body. It may help understand how exercise benefits weight-related health.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18–45 - NCT06604650Recruiting
Park-based health program for older adults in Miami
This study looks at how community park programs can help older adults stay healthy. It will use information already collected from people who are already part of the Miami-Dade Active Older Adults study.
Miami, FloridaAges 50–95 - NCT06606821RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide for heart health in people with overweight or obesity
This trial tests the weight‑loss medication tirzepatide (Mounjaro) in people who are overweight or have obesity and have stable coronary artery disease. The goal is to see if tirzepatide can reduce dangerous fatty plaque in heart arteries.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT06610162Recruiting
Metabolic responses to fasting and overfeeding in women
This study looks at how women's bodies burn energy (thermogenesis) when they fast or eat a lot. Researchers want to understand how these processes differ in premenopausal vs. postmenopausal women.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT06617689Recruiting
Education on drinking and oral health after weight loss surgery
This study tests whether a patient education program can help people having weight loss surgery improve their drinking habits and oral hygiene.
TrondheimAges 18 years+ - NCT06621394Recruiting
Mediterranean diet and mindful eating for depression and obesity
This study tests if a Mediterranean diet combined with mindful eating can help reduce depression severity in people who have both obesity and major depressive disorder. You would follow a special eating plan and learn mindfulness techniques to see if they improve your mood.
StuttgartAges 18 years+ - NCT06623669RecruitingPhase 2
Mobile program to reduce pain and improve health in older adults
This trial tests a mobile program to help reduce pain and improve health in older adults with knee or hip arthritis who are not very active. The program involves exercise and may help with weight management.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 65 years+ - NCT06625762Recruiting
Nantes bariatric surgery study
This study follows people who are preparing for bariatric (weight-loss) surgery to see how the surgery affects their health over time. It is being done to better understand the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery.
Nantes, Loire-AtlantiqueAges 18–70 - NCT06627868Recruiting
NAD+ metabolism in human brown fat
This study explores how the body's natural substance NAD+ works in brown fat, a type of fat that burns calories. It may help researchers understand metabolism and find new ways to treat obesity.
TurkuAges 30–65 - NCT06653530Recruiting
Thread embedding acupuncture for weight loss
This trial tests a type of acupuncture called thread embedding to help with weight loss. It's for people who haven't had success with diet and exercise alone and have a higher body weight or weight-related health issues.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75
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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.