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 808 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06596265Recruiting
Fit2Lead Study: Community park programs for teen health
This study looks at how community park programs can help improve health among teens. It uses data from teenagers who were already part of a larger program called Fit2Lead in Miami-Dade County.
Miami, FloridaAges 12–17 - NCT06600100Recruiting
Inhibitory control training for weight management
This trial tests an online training program designed to improve your ability to resist cravings and make healthier choices. It may help you lose weight by strengthening the part of your brain that controls impulses.
GranadaAges 18–60 - NCT07690176Recruiting
How the body processes sugar after eating by weight group
This study looks at how people with different body weights digest and process sugar after a meal. Participants will eat a special breakfast and have blood and possibly stool tests to track a safe, low-dose radioactive label in the sugar. The goal is to understand why body weight affects sugar metabolism.
WageningenAges 18–65 - NCT06606821RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide for heart health in people with overweight or obesity
This trial tests the weight‑loss medication tirzepatide (Mounjaro) in people who are overweight or have obesity and have stable coronary artery disease. The goal is to see if tirzepatide can reduce dangerous fatty plaque in heart arteries.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT06623669RecruitingPhase 2
Mobile program to reduce pain and improve health in older adults
This trial tests a mobile program to help reduce pain and improve health in older adults with knee or hip arthritis who are not very active. The program involves exercise and may help with weight management.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 65 years+ - NCT06653530Recruiting
Thread embedding acupuncture for weight loss
This trial tests a type of acupuncture called thread embedding to help with weight loss. It's for people who haven't had success with diet and exercise alone and have a higher body weight or weight-related health issues.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06668077Recruiting
Impulse control training and brain stimulation for weight loss
This study tests whether a computer-based training to improve impulse control, combined with a gentle brain stimulation technique (called iTBS), can help people with excess weight. It also looks at how these treatments affect the brain using MRI scans.
GranadaAges 18–60 - NCT06702085Recruiting
Lifestyle changes for older adults with tinnitus and metabolic syndrome
This study tests whether lifestyle changes (like diet and exercise) can help older adults who have both metabolic syndrome and chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears). It is for people 65 and older with class 1 obesity and long-term ear ringing in both ears.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 65–75 - NCT06705400Recruiting
The Bloom Study: A Healthy Start for Mom and Baby
This study follows first-time mothers and their babies from pregnancy to early childhood, using digital tools to support a healthy start. It aims to learn how to improve health and well-being for both mom and baby.
CopenhagenAges birth–6 months - NCT04297592Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Antibiotics to prevent infection after hip or knee replacement
This trial studies whether giving antibiotics before and/or after surgery can lower the chance of a serious joint infection after elective hip or knee replacement. It’s aimed at people at higher risk for infection.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–99 - NCT06724172Recruiting
Comparing health programs for pregnant mothers from diverse backgrounds
This study tests two different health programs for pregnant women to see which one helps mothers and babies more. You may join if you are early in your pregnancy, identify as Black, Hispanic, or have Medicaid, and speak English or Spanish.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06735651Recruiting
Wild blueberries for gut, brain, and heart health in prediabetes
This study looks at whether eating wild blueberries can improve your gut health, brain function, and heart health if you have prediabetes. It may help lower your blood sugar and reduce your risk for diabetes and heart disease.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 20–65 - NCT06759701RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Weight loss drug before prostate cancer surgery pilot study
This study tests if taking tirzepatide (a weight loss medicine) before prostate removal surgery is safe and helpful for overweight men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer. It aims to see if losing weight can improve surgery outcomes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06795386Recruiting
Widespread pain after rapid weight loss in Black and Hispanic adults
This study looks at whether rapid weight loss from bariatric surgery leads to long-term widespread pain in Black and Hispanic adults. The goal is to understand how weight loss affects pain and find better ways to help people manage it.
New York, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT06826963Recruiting
Eccentric exercise for older adults with heart failure and muscle loss
This study tests whether a special type of exercise (eccentric, or lengthening, exercises) can help older adults with heart failure who also have muscle loss. It aims to see if the exercise is safe and improves strength and function.
Verona, VeronaAges 65–85 - 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+ - NCT06853288Recruiting
How processed foods affect energy from food
This study looks at how eating ultra-processed foods changes how much energy your body takes from food. If you have a BMI between 30 and 40 and are otherwise healthy, you may help scientists learn more about weight and metabolism.
New York, New YorkAges 25 years+ - NCT06853652Recruiting
Protein needs after weight-loss surgery
This study looks at how much protein you need after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery. It will help find the right amount of protein to keep your body healthy after weight-loss surgery.
LeuvenAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06859853RecruitingPhase 1
MWN109 injection safety study in healthy volunteers
This trial tests an investigational injection called MWN109 to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. It is for healthy adults only, and the results will help decide if the drug should be tested in people with medical conditions.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18–50 - NCT06891352Recruiting
Timing meals to reduce disease risk in night shift workers
This study tests whether adjusting when you eat (time-restricted eating) can improve health in night shift workers. You would use a smartphone app to track your meals and follow a set eating schedule for up to a year.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT06934408RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of HRS-5817 injection in healthy adults
This early-phase trial tests the safety and tolerability of a new injection called HRS-5817 in healthy volunteers. It helps researchers understand how the drug moves through the body and what side effects it might have.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–55 - NCT06935513Recruiting
Wearable devices for stroke prevention
This trial tests if using a smart wearable device can help people at high risk for stroke stay active and reduce their risk. You may be able to join if you have certain health conditions or habits that increase your stroke risk.
Nantong, JiangsuAges 30 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for overweight or obese adults?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 808 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.