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 800 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05301413RecruitingPhase 2
Diabetes prevention program tailored for Black adults at risk
This Phase 2 study tests a diabetes-prevention program designed for Black/African American adults, focusing on social factors that can affect health and weight. It aims to help participants lower their chances of developing type 2 diabetes through structured education and tracking.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06993051Enrolling by invitation
Social skills study for Portuguese preschool children
This study offers educational activities to help children from certain schools. It examines how these programs can improve health and learning outcomes.
BragaAges 3–6 - 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 - 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 - NCT03885245RecruitingPhase 2
L-citrulline supplement for overweight adults with later-onset asthma
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding L-citrulline can improve asthma control in overweight adults whose asthma started later in life. It compares your asthma symptoms and lung testing results to see if the supplement helps when asthma is already being treated.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–65 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06923735Enrolling by invitation
Nutrition app pilot for employee health checks
This pilot study tests a nutrition app to help employees manage conditions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, weight issues, or type 2 diabetes. It is part of your regular occupational health check or dietitian visit.
KuopioAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT06923865Enrolling by invitation
Exercise program for overweight teens
This trial tests whether a supervised exercise program can improve movement skills and motivation in overweight adolescents. It is designed for teens who struggle with physical activity but are otherwise healthy.
BaselAges 12–14 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06848491Recruiting
Smartphone weight loss programs for young adult cancer survivors
This study tests two different smartphone-based programs to help young adult cancer survivors lose weight. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two programs and use an app to track their progress.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–39 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06845345Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Can a special diet or pills help liver health?
This study compares two treatments for liver scarring in people with overweight or related health issues. One group follows a special diet with restricted eating times, while the other takes a combination of two medications (naltrexone and bupropion). It aims to see which approach better improves liver fibrosis.
RotterdamAges 18–75 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for overweight or obese adults?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 800 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.