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
- 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+ - NCT06953232Recruiting
Protein drink for heart and brain in midlife women
This study tests a special protein drink (whey with milk fat globule membrane) to see if it helps your heart and brain after a high-fat breakfast. It might help you if you are a postmenopausal woman at moderate risk for heart disease.
Loughborough, LeicestershireAges 50–75 - NCT06976112Recruiting
Lean pork and heart health in perimenopause
This study tests whether adding lean pork to your diet can improve blood vessel function during perimenopause. You may be eligible if you are a woman between 40 and 55, have irregular periods, and have high blood pressure but not diabetes.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 40–55 - NCT06994338RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether a medication called tirzepatide (a once-weekly injection) can help people reduce their alcohol consumption. It is for people who drink heavily, have a high BMI, and are actively seeking help to drink less.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21–65 - NCT06994923Recruiting
Weight management study for college students
This pilot study tests a weight management program designed for college students. If you have a BMI of 25 or higher and are a student at this college, you may be able to join and get support with healthy eating and activity habits.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–29 - NCT07013643RecruitingPhase 1
How a new weight-loss drug affects birth control pills
This study checks if a new weight-loss medicine changes how the body handles birth control pills. It is for healthy women with overweight or obesity.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 35–75 - NCT07043166Recruiting
Heart, kidney, and metabolic health study in Shanghai
This study looks at the link between heart, kidney, and metabolic health in adults living in Shanghai. It follows people who were part of an earlier health study to see how their health changes over time.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07044570Recruiting
Examining attitudes in physical activity engagement
This trial tests if a program can help people who are not very active start and stick with a physical activity routine. Participants will wear a study-provided smartwatch to track their activity and answer brief surveys.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07053644Recruiting
Fresh foods for families: a healthy eating program
This study helps families with children ages 8 to 12 eat healthier by providing fresh food resources and education. It is designed for English-speaking parents or caregivers living in specific neighborhoods.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07075341Recruiting
Healthy living beyond weight study
This study tests whether a program focused on healthy eating and activity can help people manage their weight or maintain a healthy weight after treatment. It may be right for you if you are an adult concerned about your weight or health.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07075952Recruiting
Training app for food impulse control
This study tests a mobile app that helps you learn to control your impulses around food. It's for people with obesity, binge eating disorder, or bulimia nervosa.
Padova, PadovaAges 16 years+ - NCT07085923Recruiting
Heart health study for people with mental illness
This study tests a program to improve heart health in people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder who take antipsychotic medication or lithium and have a high body weight. The goal is to help reduce heart disease risk.
OsloAges 25–70 - NCT07086989Recruiting
Heart health study for kids with chronic conditions
This study looks at heart disease risk in children and young adults (ages 6-25) with long-term health conditions like certain heart, kidney, or diabetes disorders. The goal is to better understand and manage heart risks early.
BudapestAges 6–25 - NCT07114419RecruitingPhase 2
New weekly injection for weight loss in overweight or obesity
This study tests a new weekly injection, efsubaglutide alfa (a GLP-1 drug), for helping people with overweight or obesity lose weight. It is for people who have not been able to lose weight with diet and exercise alone and do not have other serious health conditions.
BrookvaleAges 18–75 - NCT07118540Recruiting
Weight-loss surgery follow-up after 5 years
This trial is checking how well patients are cared for after weight-loss surgery, focusing on those who stopped coming to check-ups 5 years after their operation. If you were part of the OBESEPI study and haven't been seen recently, this research wants to understand your experience.
Nancy, LorraineAges 18–65 - NCT07128888RecruitingPhase 1
GZR18 injection effects on stomach emptying and drug interactions
This trial tests how a new injectable drug, GZR18, affects how fast your stomach empties and how it interacts with other medicines. It is for obese Chinese adults who want to join a research study.
BeijingAges 18–50 - NCT07134335RecruitingPhase 2
Study of UBT251 injection for chronic kidney disease
This study tests an investigational injection called UBT251 for people with chronic kidney disease who are overweight. It aims to see if it can reduce protein in the urine and help protect kidney function.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT07136714RecruitingPhase 4
Semaglutide for depression in people with overweight
This study tests whether a weekly injection of semaglutide (a medication used for weight loss and diabetes) can help reduce symptoms of depression in people who have major depressive disorder and are overweight or obese.
Hillerød, DenmarkAges 18–65 - NCT07136844Recruiting
Walking and arm movement study for nerve and muscle conditions
This study uses motion analysis to understand walking and arm function in adults with certain neurological or metabolic diseases. The goal is to find patterns that help doctors better manage these conditions.
LiègeAges 18 years+ - NCT07140952Recruiting
Heart-healthy diet and exercise for stroke survivors
This study tests a heart-healthy diet and exercise plan for stroke survivors to improve health and fitness. It is done virtually to make it easy to join from home.
Florence, South CarolinaAges 45–80 - NCT07171281Recruiting
Timing meals to improve blood sugar and heart health
This study tests whether eating at specific times of day can help control blood sugar and improve heart health in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. It compares two different eating schedules to see which works better.
NuthetalAges 18–75 - NCT07171723RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of LEAP2 on eating control during semaglutide treatment
This study looks at how a natural hormone called LEAP2 affects your appetite and eating behavior while you are taking semaglutide (a weight loss medicine). The results might help doctors understand how to make weight loss treatments even better.
HellerupAges 18–65 - NCT07180316Recruiting
Comparing robotic vs. laparoscopic surgery for weight loss revision
This trial compares two types of surgery (robotic and laparoscopic) to see which leads to fewer problems after a second weight-loss operation. It is for people who need to revise their first bariatric surgery to a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
LyonAges 18–70 - NCT07180368Recruiting
Managing multiple medications in older adults
This study looks at how to better manage multiple medications in older adults with long-term health conditions. It aims to improve safety and reduce drug-related problems.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 65 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.