Clinical trials
Overweight and Obese Women clinical trials
Below are recruiting overweight and obese women clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 147 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06952348Recruiting
Stair climbing vs brisk walking for blood pressure
This study tests whether climbing stairs regularly can lower blood pressure better than brisk walking. It is for people who have high blood pressure, are overweight, and are not very active right now.
StockholmAges 35 years+ - NCT06949280Recruiting
Peanuts, weight loss, and bone health study
This study tests whether eating peanuts daily during weight loss affects bone health in adults aged 50 to 75.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 50–75 - NCT06932250Recruiting
Leg heating for weight and blood pressure in pregnancy
This trial tests if applying heat to the legs can improve blood vessel function in pregnant women with overweight or obesity. It may help manage blood pressure and reduce risks of pregnancy complications.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–45 - NCT06923644Recruiting
Personalized nutrition plan to prevent metabolic disease
This study tests whether a personalized nutrition plan based on your unique metabolism can help prevent chronic metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes. You will follow a tailored diet and have your health monitored over time.
MaastrichtAges 40–75 - NCT06847399RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for Binge Eating Disorder
This trial tests if tirzepatide (a weekly injection) can help reduce binge eating compared to a placebo or another medication (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate). It may be a good fit for people with moderate or severe binge eating disorder who also have a high body weight.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06855784Recruiting
Time-Restricted Eating for Menopause and Breast Cancer
This study tests if time-restricted eating (eating only during a set window each day) can help women with menopausal symptoms, including those who have had hormone-sensitive breast cancer and are on hormone-blocking therapy.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 45–60 - NCT06724406Recruiting
Family weight loss program for Black adults
This study tests a family-centered weight loss program for Black adults and their family members. You and a family member or partner will work together to lose weight and improve health.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT06555393RecruitingPhase 1
Egg protein health effect pilot study
This study looks at whether a protein from eggs can help people who are at risk for diabetes or who have type 2 diabetes. Participants will eat a special egg product and have their health checked. It compares how healthy people and those with or at risk for diabetes respond.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18–70 - NCT06521021Recruiting
Choice to avoid or resist eating
This study tests two ways to help people lose weight: making a choice to eat less or to resist cravings. You will learn which approach works best for you.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06499857RecruitingPhase 3
Semaglutide for atrial fibrillation and weight loss
This study tests whether a weekly injection of semaglutide (the same drug in Wegovy and Ozempic) can help people with atrial fibrillation lose weight and improve their heart condition. It's for people with AF who also have obesity, and may or may not plan to have a heart procedure called catheter ablation.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT06382298Recruiting
Cottonseed oil vs. similar oil for heart health
This study compares the effects of cottonseed oil versus a similar oil on heart health. It is for people with high cholesterol or who are overweight and want to see if changing cooking oils can improve their cholesterol levels.
Athens, GeorgiaAges 25–75 - NCT06354088RecruitingPhase 1
Study of alpelisib for insulin resistance
This study tests a single dose of a drug called alpelisib (a PI3K inhibitor) to see how it affects insulin and blood sugar in people who are either insulin sensitive or insulin resistant. The goal is to understand why some people become resistant to insulin, which may help find new treatments for diabetes and related conditions.
New York, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT06282952Recruiting
Stool transplant for C-section babies' health
This trial tests whether giving a special stool transplant (fecal microbiota) to healthy babies born by C-section can improve their health. It aims to see if this treatment helps replace good bacteria that are normally passed during a vaginal birth.
OuluAges birth–6 hours - NCT05943626Recruiting
Sleep timing changes to improve heart and blood sugar health
This study tests whether changing your sleep habits can improve heart-related health and blood sugar control. You may be asked to follow a sleep schedule and other routines, and outcomes will be measured over time.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–45 - 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 - NCT05811624Recruiting
Lifestyle program for weight and chronic low back pain
This trial studies whether a lifestyle change program (often diet and activity habits) can reduce long-lasting low back pain in overweight or obese adults. It also aims to see if people can keep their usual care while adding the lifestyle program.
BrusselsAges 18–65 - NCT05681468Recruiting
Ketogenic diet trial for blood sugar and inflammation outcomes
This study compares two versions of a ketogenic (very low-carb) diet to see how they affect blood sugar control and inflammation. It may help people with overweight or obesity who have pre-diabetes-level blood sugar understand which fat sources work better.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18–70 - NCT04791371Recruiting
Study how fitness and insulin resistance relate to diabetes
This study looks at how low physical activity, insulin resistance in small blood vessels, and cardiorespiratory fitness connect to diabetes and blood sugar control. You may be eligible if you are generally sedentary and fit within the weight range, and if you do not have certain heart, lung, nerve, or medication factors.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 30–55 - NCT04583514Recruiting
Overfeeding study to see how body fat can expand
This trial studies how your body’s fat tissue changes when you eat extra food for 8 weeks. It may help researchers understand why some people gain more weight than others.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 18–42 - NCT07566325Recruiting
Avocado and inflammation: can it improve your health?
This study tests whether eating avocado instead of refined carbohydrate foods (like white bread and sugary snacks) can reduce inflammation markers in your blood. If you have some signs of inflammation and extra weight around your middle, this might help researchers understand if avocado is a helpful dietary change.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 21–74 - NCT06509464Recruiting
High-intensity interval training for women with central obesity
This study tests whether high-intensity interval training can improve the severity of metabolic syndrome in women who carry extra weight around their belly. It may help you understand how exercise affects your overall health.
GizaAges 25–45 - NCT06544954Recruiting
Grape study for heart and gut health in overweight women
This study tests whether eating California grapes can improve gut health and heart health in overweight or obese women who have been through menopause and may have type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome. You would need to eat grapes daily and provide blood and stool samples.
Davis, CaliforniaAges 45–70 - NCT04603859Recruiting
When to induce labor for people with higher weight
This study looks at the best timing to start labor (induction) during pregnancy for people with a higher body weight. It may help reduce risks by comparing earlier vs later induction in otherwise eligible pregnancies.
AarhusAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for overweight and obese women?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 147 recruiting overweight and obese women 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 overweight and obese women 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 overweight and obese women 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.