Clinical trials
Overweight or Obese Adults clinical trials
Below are recruiting overweight or obese adults clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 807 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07379970Recruiting
Wearable devices and coaching for adults with central obesity
This study tests whether wearing a fitness tracker and getting health coaching by phone or video can help adults with central obesity become more active and improve their heart health. It lasts for 6 months and is run by the University of Hong Kong.
Hong KongAges 40 years+ - NCT06973980Recruiting
High-intensity exercise for weight loss in young adults
This study tests whether high-intensity interval training (short bursts of intense exercise) can improve health in sedentary young adults with obesity. If you are between 20 and 35, have a BMI of 30 to 35, and do little to no exercise, this trial may be a good fit.
FamagustaAges 20–35 - NCT07151105Recruiting
Vitamin C for gut health in adults with obesity
This trial tests whether taking vitamin C supplements helps improve gut barrier function in adults with obesity. You'll follow a low-fruit-and-vegetable diet for two, two-week periods.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–50 - 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 - NCT07225686RecruitingPhase 3
Maridebart Cafraglutide for sleep apnea in adults on CPAP
This study is testing whether a new medicine, called Maridebart Cafraglutide, can help people with obstructive sleep apnea who are already using a CPAP machine. The medicine may help with weight loss and potentially improve sleep apnea. Participants will either receive the medicine or a placebo (an inactive substance), and the study lasts for several months.
Northridge, CaliforniaAges 18–99 - NCT07743567Recruiting
Weight and pregnancy outcomes after GLP-1 use
This study looks at how a type of weight-loss medication called GLP-1 affects pregnancy and baby outcomes. It aims to learn if this medication is safe to use early in pregnancy.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–45 - NCT07742917Recruiting
Personalized lifestyle program for weight management
This program tests a personalized lifestyle plan designed to help you manage your weight and improve your health. It uses your genetic information and other personal data to tailor the support you receive.
Abu DhabiAges 25–50 - NCT07740291Recruiting
Tirzepatide and lifestyle study for weight loss
This trial compares two ways to manage weight: taking a GLP-1 medication (like tirzepatide or semaglutide) versus making lifestyle changes without medication. It will help researchers learn which approach works best for people with overweight or obesity.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07619989Recruiting
Ear nerve stimulation for weight loss after tirzepatide
This trial tests if a gentle electrical stimulation to the ear can help people who haven't lost much weight with tirzepatide (a diabetes/weight drug). It's for people who are still overweight after 12 weeks of treatment.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–50 - NCT06619041Recruiting
HealthyTogether: Weight Management with a Partner
This study tests a weight management program where you and a partner (like a spouse or friend) work together virtually. It aims to help you lose weight and improve health habits alongside someone you trust.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07738029Recruiting
Intensive lifestyle treatment for children with obesity and their families
This trial studies a 1-year intensive lifestyle program for children ages 10-16 with a high body mass index (ISO-BMI ≥30) and their families. It aims to help children who have struggled to lose weight with lifestyle changes alone.
Tampere, PirkanmaaAges 10–16 - NCT07728669Recruiting
Digital diet app for people on GLP-1 therapy
This study tests a smartphone app that gives dietary advice to people who are overweight or obese and also take a GLP-1 medication (like semaglutide) for weight or diabetes. The app will help you follow a healthy eating plan while using the medication.
AlmatyAges 21–65 - 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 - NCT05503927Enrolling by invitation
Study of Wegovy safety during pregnancy
This study looks at health outcomes for pregnant women and their babies after taking Wegovy or other weight-loss medicines. It may help understand if these medicines are safe during pregnancy.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 15–50 - NCT06147973Recruiting
Healthy lifestyle program for teen girls
This study tests a healthy lifestyle program that helps teen girls accept their bodies and make positive changes. It aims to see if this approach can improve weight-related health and well-being.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 14–19 - NCT07409831Recruiting
Incretin drugs, diet, and exercise for weight loss
This trial tests whether combining a new type of weight-loss medication with nutrition advice and physical activity helps people with obesity lose more weight. It’s for adults who are about to start an incretin-based drug for the first time.
Québec, QuebecAges 18–70 - NCT07707778Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Tirzepatide for Weight and Aging in People with HIV
This trial tests whether a weight-loss medicine called tirzepatide can slow biological aging and improve metabolism in people with HIV who are already on effective treatment. It may help you reduce weight and possibly reverse some signs of aging.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07097506RecruitingPhase 2
Ketone drink for liver fat and health
This study tests whether a daily ketone ester drink can reduce liver fat and improve metabolism in people with excess liver fat. You may join if you are 18–40, have overweight or obesity, and your liver has extra fat.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18–40 - NCT06988462Recruiting
Bottarga supplement for metabolic health
This study tests a supplement called bottarga, made from fish eggs, to see if it improves cholesterol, blood sugar, or weight in people with metabolic problems like high cholesterol or prediabetes. It is a small pilot study for Massachusetts residents.
Sommerville, MassachusettsAges 18–60 - NCT07317310Recruiting
Joint health and weight loss study for knee osteoarthritis patients
This trial tests a joint health program for people with knee osteoarthritis and a BMI of 27 or higher. The goal is to see if it can improve knee pain and help with weight management.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 18–75 - NCT03087032RecruitingPhase 4
Liraglutide injections vs insulin for uncontrolled type 2 diabetes
This trial compares two treatment approaches—liraglutide injections versus a specific insulin (glargine) injection—plus meal-time insulin dosing (“bolus”) in adults with overweight/obesity and type 2 diabetes that isn’t well controlled. The goal is to see which option works better and is safer for improving blood sugar.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT03561766Recruiting
Pregnancy birth-cohort study for early pregnancy participants
This study follows pregnant people from early pregnancy to help researchers better understand health and outcomes over time. It’s mainly for those who plan to receive care and deliver at Shengjing Hospital in the Shenyang area.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT03574103Recruiting
Testing how fasting affects health in women with excess weight
This study looks at the long-term effects of fasting on the body in women who have a higher-than-average weight. It may help researchers understand potential benefits and risks of fasting, but it also requires you to meet several health and medication rules.
Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisAges 18–59
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for overweight or obese adults?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 807 recruiting overweight or obese adults 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 or obese adults 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 or obese adults 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.