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
- NCT07604610Recruiting
Heart Fat and Metabolic Health in Older Adults
This study looks at fat tissue around the heart and how it relates to metabolic health (blood sugar, cholesterol, weight) in people aged 50–70. Researchers will use ultrasound imaging to measure this fat and understand its connection to heart disease risk.
MoscowAges 50–70 - NCT07605169Recruiting
Long-Term Health Effects of Lifestyle Changes
This study follows people who already completed a lifestyle intervention program to see how diet and exercise changes affect their health and well-being over time. Researchers want to understand if these changes have lasting benefits.
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland CountyAges 45–65 - NCT07605572Recruiting
GLP-1 drugs and dry eye disease in type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a diabetes and weight-loss medication called GLP-1 receptor agonists affects dry eye disease. Researchers want to see if this medication helps or worsens dry eyes in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity.
AthensAges 18 years+ - NCT07607587RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new weight-loss drug for people who couldn't tolerate GLP-1 shots
This study tests a new injectable medication called cagrilintide for people with obesity who had to stop GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic or Wegovy) because of stomach problems. The goal is to see if cagrilintide causes fewer stomach side effects while still helping with weight.
Walnut Creek, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07627074Recruiting
Real-world weight loss study with semaglutide
This study tracks how semaglutide (an injectable medication that reduces appetite) helps adults lose weight in everyday life. Researchers want to understand how well it works and how safe it is for people starting the treatment.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07630597Recruiting
Ear Nerve Stimulation to Help Weight Loss
This trial tests a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in your ear to help you lose weight after lifestyle changes haven't worked well enough. You wear the device on your ear for 12 weeks while continuing healthy habits.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–50 - NCT07652047RecruitingPhase 1
Safety Study of CX11 Tablets for Weight Management
This study tests whether a new medication called CX11 is safe and well-tolerated at different doses in people with overweight or obesity. The goal is to understand how the body responds to the drug before larger trials test whether it helps with weight loss.
Las Vegas, NevadaAges 18–55 - NCT07656298Recruiting
Sweetener preference study for healthy adults
This study tests how different sweeteners affect your body if you have a sweet tooth. If you are generally healthy and like sweet foods or drinks, you may be able to join.
Málaga, MalagaAges 18–65 - NCT07662356Recruiting
NAFLD study in Chinese patients having obesity surgery
This study follows Chinese patients who are having obesity surgery to understand how nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) changes over time and to find markers that might predict its course. It could help doctors better treat liver problems in people with obesity.
Hong Kong, New TerritoriesAges 18 years+ - NCT07663942Recruiting
Reducing sitting time and boosting fitness before and after weight-loss surgery
This study tests a program to help women reduce sitting time and increase physical fitness before and after bariatric surgery (like gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy). It aims to improve long-term health outcomes.
Santa Maria da FeiraAges 18 years+ - NCT07666074Recruiting
AI for predicting difficult airway in weight-loss surgery
This trial uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict whether it will be difficult to place a breathing tube during weight-loss surgery. The goal is to help doctors plan safer anesthesia for patients with a high BMI.
Elâzığ, ElâzığAges 18–65 - NCT07587437Enrolling by invitation
Magnetic Camera Exam Before Weight-Loss Surgery
This study tests a swallowable magnetic camera to examine your stomach and small intestine before bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. The camera may help doctors plan your surgery and catch any issues beforehand.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07551960Enrolling by invitation
Testing a Health Risk Prevention Platform for Adults
This study tests a digital platform called STELA that helps adults reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke by identifying and managing modifiable health factors like diet, exercise, and stress. You'll complete health assessments online to see if this preventive approach works.
Třinec, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges 18–80 - NCT07518875Enrolling by invitation
Online weight loss program for Arab adults
This study tests an online dietary weight loss program designed for Arabic-speaking adults. You'll receive 12 educational sessions over 6 months to help manage weight and improve health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.
Mecca, Mecca RegionAges 18–75 - NCT07478861Enrolling by invitation
Vibration training for seniors with knee arthritis and obesity
This study tests whether whole-body vibration training can help older adults who have both severe knee arthritis and obesity. It aims to improve strength, mobility, and quality of life.
Banī SuwayfAges 60–75 - NCT07407621Enrolling by invitation
Strength training for women with higher body fat
This study tests whether a specific type of resistance training (slow, controlled muscle-lengthening exercises) can help women with higher body fat improve how their muscles and nerves work. It might be a good option if you are not currently on birth control and are looking for a nonsurgical, non-medication way to get stronger.
Kepala Batas, Pulau PinangAges 18–45 - NCT07406568Enrolling by invitation
Move Healthier: A weight loss support group
This pilot trial tests a group program to help people lose weight. It is for adults who have been treated for weight loss at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Weight Center in the past year. The program focuses on healthy eating and physical activity.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07378033Enrolling by invitation
Body fat reduction and weight management study
This study tests a new approach to help with weight loss and body fat reduction. It may be a good fit if you are an adult with a BMI in the overweight to moderately obese range and you are not currently using weight-loss medications.
Bangalore, KarnatakaAges 19–65 - NCT07377136Enrolling by invitation
Can urolithin a help with weight loss?
This trial tests whether taking a supplement called urolithin A can help people with a BMI over 30 lose weight while following a personalized diet and exercise program. The study also looks at changes in fat, muscle, and sleep.
Hradec KrálovéAges 30–60 - NCT07356180Enrolling by invitation
Physical Activity in Pregnancy Study
This study looks at physical activity during and after pregnancy for women who had a planned C-section. It may help understand how activity affects recovery for both mother and baby.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–45 - NCT07348146Enrolling by invitation
Hand-sewn vs. stapled bowel connection in SADI-S surgery
This trial compares two ways of reconnecting the intestine during SADI-S weight-loss surgery: one done by hand and one using staples. The goal is to see which method leads to fewer early problems after surgery, like leaks or infections.
CairoAges 18–70 - NCT07336316Enrolling by invitation
Heart MRI study for early heart failure with preserved pump function
This trial uses advanced MRI scans to study early signs of heart failure in people whose heart pumps normally but who have risk factors like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity. It aims to improve detection and understanding of this condition.
Ages Any age - NCT07315451Enrolling by invitation
Measuring spine space with ultrasound in different body positions
This study compares two positions (lying on your side vs. sitting upright) for measuring the space between the bones in your lower back using ultrasound. It aims to find which position gives a clearer view, especially for people with a higher body mass index.
KocaeliAges 18 years+ - NCT07312136Enrolling by invitation
Liver health follow-up in type 2 diabetes
This study follows up on people who already joined the EPSONIP trial to check how their liver health (MASLD) has changed over time. It uses MRI to look at the liver and does not test any new medicine.
Linköping, Östergötland CountyAges 18 years+
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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.