Clinical trials
Obesity clinical trials
Excess body weight that increases the risk of many other health conditions. We’re tracking 1,500 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06953232Recruiting
Protein drink for heart and brain in midlife women
This study tests a special protein drink (whey with milk fat globule membrane) to see if it helps your heart and brain after a high-fat breakfast. It might help you if you are a postmenopausal woman at moderate risk for heart disease.
Loughborough, LeicestershireAges 50–75 - NCT06961591Recruiting
Cooking skills for long-term weight loss in young adults with ID
This program teaches cooking skills to help young adults with intellectual disabilities lose weight and keep it off for 2 years. You’ll learn to prepare healthier meals with support from a family member or caregiver.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–35 - NCT06963736Recruiting
Reducing health risks from too much evening screen time
This study tests simple strategies to help people who spend a lot of time on screens at night and eat after 8pm. It aims to reduce health risks like high blood pressure, belly fat, and blood sugar issues.
Tempe, ArizonaAges 26 years+ - NCT06964880Recruiting
Peer support program for obesity and muscle loss awareness in college students
This study tests whether a peer support program (using videos and messages) can help college students become more aware of obesity and muscle loss. It is for students at one university in central Taiwan who are slightly overweight or have higher body fat, and who are otherwise healthy.
TaichungAges 18–25 - NCT06966258Recruiting
Heart health program for Black women in Birmingham
This trial tests a program called Inspire HER, which aims to improve heart and emotional health for Black women with early-stage cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome. You may qualify if you have this condition and live in the Birmingham area.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 30–79 - NCT06968442Recruiting
Obesity and severe COVID-19 study
This study looks at how obesity affects the body's response to severe COVID-19. It compares people with obesity to healthy-weight healthcare workers to understand differences in the immune system.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18–65 - NCT06970457Recruiting
Exercise, body fat, and hormones in men
This study investigates how exercise affects sex hormones in men with different body types. Participants will engage in a supervised exercise program to see how it interacts with body composition.
Stillwater, OklahomaAges 18–79 - NCT06976112Recruiting
Lean pork and heart health in perimenopause
This study tests whether adding lean pork to your diet can improve blood vessel function during perimenopause. You may be eligible if you are a woman between 40 and 55, have irregular periods, and have high blood pressure but not diabetes.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 40–55 - NCT06989177Recruiting
Can a probiotic help with body weight?
This trial tests whether taking a probiotic (a good bacteria supplement) can help with body weight. It is for healthy adults, and also for overweight or obese people who have certain weight-related health issues.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 20–50 - NCT06989203Recruiting
Protein supplement study for body weight
This trial tests how protein supplements affect body weight in people who are either normal weight or overweight. The goal is to see if adding protein helps with weight management.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 20–50 - NCT06994338RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether a medication called tirzepatide (a once-weekly injection) can help people reduce their alcohol consumption. It is for people who drink heavily, have a high BMI, and are actively seeking help to drink less.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21–65 - NCT06994923Recruiting
Weight management study for college students
This pilot study tests a weight management program designed for college students. If you have a BMI of 25 or higher and are a student at this college, you may be able to join and get support with healthy eating and activity habits.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–29 - NCT06995339RecruitingPhase 2
Metformin vs. Febuxostat for gout in obesity without diabetes
This study compares two medicines—metformin (usually for diabetes) and febuxostat (for gout)—in people who have both gout and obesity but not diabetes. The goal is to see which works better for controlling gout and related health markers.
Damietta, New DamiettaAges 18–65 - NCT07000539Recruiting
Green dye test in repeat weight loss surgery
This trial tests if a green dye, injected during repeat weight loss surgery, helps surgeons see blood flow better. It may reduce complications for people having a second bariatric procedure.
Tijuana, Estado de Baja CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07010432RecruitingPhase 1
Trial of Cagrilintide for bone health in postmenopausal women
This trial tests whether cagrilintide, a medicine similar to a natural hormone called amylin, can affect bone health. It is for postmenopausal women with obesity who do not have bone disease or other conditions affecting bone metabolism.
HerlevAges 50–70 - NCT07010757Recruiting
PTSD and weight management study for veterans
This study tests a new program that combines PTSD treatment with weight management for veterans. It aims to help with both mental health and weight loss at the same time.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07013643RecruitingPhase 1
How a new weight-loss drug affects birth control pills
This study checks if a new weight-loss medicine changes how the body handles birth control pills. It is for healthy women with overweight or obesity.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 35–75 - NCT07017127Recruiting
Remission of type 2 diabetes with lifestyle changes
This trial tests whether a lifestyle program can help people recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes achieve remission. It focuses on diet and physical activity, not medications.
SplitAges 20–69 - NCT07021638Recruiting
Walking training at home in virtual reality for children with chronic illnesses
This trial tests a home-based walking program using virtual reality games to help children with chronic conditions like cerebral palsy, obesity, or neuromuscular disease improve their walking and physical activity. It's designed to see if training at home with VR is effective and enjoyable.
AngersAges 6–17 - NCT07043166Recruiting
Heart, kidney, and metabolic health study in Shanghai
This study looks at the link between heart, kidney, and metabolic health in adults living in Shanghai. It follows people who were part of an earlier health study to see how their health changes over time.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07044570Recruiting
Examining attitudes in physical activity engagement
This trial tests if a program can help people who are not very active start and stick with a physical activity routine. Participants will wear a study-provided smartwatch to track their activity and answer brief surveys.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07051109Recruiting
Dual-chamber pain pump for recovery after weight-loss surgery
This trial tests a dual-chamber patient-controlled pain pump after weight-loss surgery. It may help women have better pain relief and recovery.
Seongnam-si, Gyunggi-doAges 19–65 - NCT07053644Recruiting
Fresh foods for families: a healthy eating program
This study helps families with children ages 8 to 12 eat healthier by providing fresh food resources and education. It is designed for English-speaking parents or caregivers living in specific neighborhoods.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07060079Recruiting
Using entropy to measure sleep breathing in chronic lung disease
This study uses a special mathematical method called entropy to better understand sleep-disordered breathing in people with chronic respiratory disease. If you have a long-term lung condition, this research could help improve how sleep breathing problems are detected and managed.
LondonAges 18 years+
Hear when a new Obesity trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for obesity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,500 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.