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
- 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 - NCT06390345Recruiting
Telehealth lifestyle and exercise for COPD and sleep apnea
This study tests a telehealth program that combines lifestyle coaching and exercise to help people with both COPD and sleep apnea improve their breathing and daily function. It may be a good fit if you are overweight, have a history of smoking, and feel short of breath during light activity.
Boise, IdahoAges 18 years+ - NCT06426693Recruiting
Brain training for food cravings
This study tests a brain-training technique called neurofeedback to help reduce food cravings. You'll get MRI scans while learning to control brain activity related to cravings.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–60 - NCT06432790Recruiting
In-person vs online healthy living and asthma program for kids
This study compares two programs for helping children with asthma who are overweight or obese — one that is held in person and another that is offered online. It tests whether learning about healthy habits and asthma management works better when done face-to-face or on a computer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 4–17 - NCT06445413Recruiting
Tai Chi for weight loss surgery patients
This trial studies whether Tai Chi can help people who are waiting for weight loss surgery become more active. You would attend weekly Tai Chi classes at a Hartford HealthCare clinic for several weeks.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18–70 - NCT06477705Recruiting
Energy cost of 1-hour football training for men with metabolic syndrome
This trial measures how much energy you burn during one hour of football training. It aims to understand exercise energy use in people with metabolic syndrome, which could help guide future exercise programs.
TrikalaAges 40–60 - NCT06481020Recruiting
Plant sterols for heart health in overweight adults
This study tests whether plant sterols (natural compounds found in plants) can help improve cholesterol and other heart health markers. If you are overweight and have high LDL cholesterol, you may be able to join this study to see if adding plant sterols to your diet helps.
ValenciaAges 18–80 - NCT06595251Recruiting
Fit2Play park study for better health
This trial looks at health programs in Miami-Dade parks. If you are already in the Fit2Play study, your data will be used to learn how these programs help people get healthier.
Miami, FloridaAges 6–14 - NCT05234125Recruiting
Lifestyle counseling during pregnancy for African American women
This trial tests a better lifestyle counseling program during pregnancy to help improve health—especially for women who started pregnancy at a higher weight. It may help you learn practical changes for a healthier pregnancy and outcomes.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–40 - NCT07692438Recruiting
Can Taiwan green propolis help with fatty liver and body fat?
This trial tests whether a natural supplement called Taiwan green propolis can improve blood fats and reduce body fat in people with fatty liver disease (MASLD). If you have fatty liver plus at least one related health issue like high cholesterol, diabetes, or high blood pressure, you may be eligible.
DalinAges 18–80 - NCT06487832Recruiting
Effect of diabetes drug on brain response to insulin
This study tests whether a GLP-1 receptor agonist (a type of diabetes medicine) changes how the brain responds to insulin in people with different body sizes. It may help understand if this drug can improve brain function related to insulin.
TübingenAges 18–70 - NCT06491537Recruiting
Time-restricted eating for losing weight after having a baby
This study tests whether eating only during a specific daily window (time-restricted eating) helps new moms lose weight. It may be an option if you are 6 to 16 weeks postpartum and have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06493084RecruitingPhase 1
Testing LAE102 in healthy and overweight adults
This study tests a new medicine called LAE102 in two groups: healthy volunteers and people who are overweight or obese. The goal is to see if it is safe and how the body processes it.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06497946Recruiting
SlimTrack app for weight and heart health in menopause
This trial tests if a smartphone platform called SlimTrack® helps postmenopausal women stick to a diet, lose weight, and improve artery health. You may qualify if you are postmenopausal, overweight or obese, and not very active.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 45–60 - 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 - NCT06502834RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a probiotic supplement for overweight people
This trial studies a supplement called D. piger to see if it's safe and how it affects alcohol breakdown in overweight adults with insulin resistance. You would take the supplement daily for 4 weeks.
AmsterdamAges 18–70 - NCT06526273Recruiting
PILI 'Āina Household Program
This study is for Native Hawaiian adults living in homestead communities who are overweight or have health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. It looks at a household-based program to help you and your family make healthier lifestyle changes together.
Honolulu, HawaiiAges 18 years+ - NCT06526650Recruiting
Cooking demos for Native Hawaiian adults with diabetes or heart risks
This trial tests if cooking demonstrations can help Native Hawaiian adults with conditions like type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol improve their health. You'd learn healthy cooking and be encouraged to do moderate activity like brisk walking.
Honolulu, HawaiiAges 18 years+ - NCT06548048Recruiting
Dietary supplement for fat burning in overweight women
This study tests whether a dietary supplement can help your body burn fat more efficiently. It is for overweight women with regular menstrual cycles who are not using weight loss medications.
Addison, IllinoisAges 18–50 - NCT06554314Recruiting
Probiotics for gut health and blood fat in adults
This study tests whether taking a probiotic supplement can improve gut health and reduce blood fat levels in adults who are slightly overweight or have high body fat. It may be a good option for people looking for a natural way to support their health.
Taichung, SouthAges 20–65 - 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 - NCT06570642Recruiting
Study on emotions and physical activity
This study looks at how emotions affect your desire to be active. You'll wear a Fitbit smartwatch and answer short surveys to help researchers understand what helps people start and stick with physical activity.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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+
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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.
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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.