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 804 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07012967Recruiting
Taping for breathing and sleep in obesity
This study tests whether kinesio taping improves breathing and sleep quality in people who are overweight or have class 1 or 2 obesity. You will wear a special tape on your body to see if it helps you breathe better and sleep well.
IstanbulAges 18–70 - NCT07027033Recruiting
Oleic acid's effect on cholesterol metabolism in women with obesity
This study tests whether a special type of fatty acid (oleic acid) can change how the body handles cholesterol in women with obesity who are having weight-loss surgery. It will help researchers understand if this nutrient can improve cholesterol metabolism and reduce insulin resistance.
Nantes, FranceAges 18–60 - NCT07052539Recruiting
Kidney disease in heart failure with obesity
This study looks at how kidney disease relates to a type of heart failure (called HFpEF) that often happens in people with obesity. It will help doctors understand this connection better.
Jackson, MississippiAges 18–75 - NCT07058207Recruiting
Weight management program for obese cancer patients in treatment
This study offers a weight management program for people with obesity who are undergoing active cancer treatment (chemo or radiation) for a solid tumor. It aims to help you manage your weight while you fight cancer, and requires living in the Barcelona area.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07065552RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Tirzepatide for weight-linked endometrial cancer
This trial tests if the weight-loss drug tirzepatide can help people with obesity-related endometrial cancer before their hysterectomy. It may improve surgical outcomes and overall health.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07087808Recruiting
Family health program for teens with obesity in rural areas
This trial tests a virtual family intervention to help teens ages 12-17 with obesity and their primary caregiver (who is also overweight) improve health habits together. It's designed for families living in rural communities who both have a smartphone.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 12–17 - NCT07093502Recruiting
Predicting outcomes after weight-loss surgery for severe obesity
This study is creating a system to predict how well people do after weight-loss surgery for severe obesity. It focuses on patients getting either a sleeve gastrectomy or a gastric bypass and aims to improve recovery and long-term results.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–50 - NCT07096908RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide for weight loss in type 1 diabetes
This study tests a medication called tirzepatide for people with type 1 diabetes who also have overweight or obesity. Tirzepatide may help with weight loss and blood sugar control, and you'll use a continuous glucose monitor throughout the study.
Kuwait City, SharqAges 21 years+ - NCT07103382Recruiting
Testing if a clay mineral helps with weight loss in obesity
This study tests if a natural clay mineral called attapulgite can help people with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes lose weight. It aims to see if it is safe and effective.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–60 - NCT07144800Recruiting
Family COMIDA: Helping Hispanic families eat healthier
This study aims to help Hispanic/Latino families who are overweight or have obesity eat healthier. It will test a program that includes text messages and video calls to support parents and their children aged 8–12.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07228741RecruitingPhase 2
Exercise and medicine for heart health in ALL survivors with obesity
This trial tests if combining resistance exercise with the weight-loss medication tirzepatide can improve heart and metabolic health in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who are now adults and have obesity or overweight with related health issues. You may benefit if you finished treatment at least 2 years ago and meet weight and health criteria.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07332273RecruitingPhase 3
Levothyroxine for weight loss in obesity
This trial tests whether adding levothyroxine (a thyroid hormone) to a low-calorie diet helps people with obesity lose more weight. It is for adults aged 25-60 with a BMI of 30-39.9 who have either mild underactive thyroid or normal thyroid but higher thyroid hormone levels in the normal range.
CadizAges 25–60 - NCT01344525Recruiting
Study of team-based therapy for obesity and weight loss
This study looks at an interdisciplinary, team-based obesity treatment plan and how well it helps people lose significant weight over time. You might be a candidate if you are an adult with obesity who already achieved more than 10% weight loss within about 6 months from a lifestyle program or weight-loss surgery.
HeidelbergAges 18–65 - NCT06396416RecruitingPhase 4
Obesity management after kidney transplant
This study tests whether a weight loss medication (semaglutide) can help manage obesity in people who have had a kidney transplant or are at high risk. It aims to improve health outcomes and prevent further kidney decline.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07624071RecruitingPhase 1
Testing ALN-6222 for weight management in adults
This Phase 1 trial tests a new medicine called ALN-6222 in people with obesity to see if it's safe and how well it works. The study focuses on adults with a BMI between 30 and 40 who don't have diabetes.
Mount RoyalAges 18–65 - NCT07495904Recruiting
Weight loss drug effects on body muscle with extra protein
This trial tests a weight-loss medication (GLP-1 receptor agonist) combined with dietary protein to see if it helps protect muscle while losing fat. It is for adults with obesity who are not taking certain other medications or supplements.
HeraklionAges 30–65 - NCT07508020RecruitingPhase 1
How a new medicine affects appetite and metabolism in people with obesity
This study tests an experimental drug (NNC0487-0111) to see how it changes food intake, appetite, and the way your body processes food after meals. It is for adults with obesity who do not have diabetes.
BerlinAges 18–64 - NCT07656727RecruitingPhase 2
A study of BGE-102 for obesity and heart risk
This trial tests an experimental drug called BGE-102 in people with obesity and signs of inflammation. It aims to see if the drug can help reduce body weight and improve heart health. Participants must be willing to keep a stable diet and exercise routine.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07640139Enrolling by invitation
Study of Weight-Loss Medications' Health and Cost Effects
This research study looks at how obesity medications affect people's health outcomes and healthcare costs. Researchers will track employees and their family members covered by participating Indiana employers to understand whether these medications help improve conditions like diabetes and heart health.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–64 - NCT07419503Enrolling by invitation
Healthy lifestyle program for overweight children
This study evaluates a healthy lifestyle program for children ages 4 to 12 who are overweight. It looks at how well the program works and gathers feedback from children, parents, and program providers.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 4–12 - NCT06888570Enrolling by invitation
Liver health study for children & young adults with Down syndrome
This study looks at how eating patterns and body composition relate to fatty liver in children and young adults with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) or other genetic intellectual disabilities. It may help understand who is at risk and how to prevent liver problems.
Madrid, MadridAges 5–22 - NCT05921487Enrolling by invitation
Eating on a daily schedule to reduce obesity after spinal injury
This trial tests whether restricting your daily eating time (a shorter “eating window”) helps reduce obesity in Veterans with chronic spinal cord injury. It also looks at safety, especially for blood sugar and other health effects.
Syracuse, New YorkAges 18–89 - NCT07226765RecruitingPhase 3
Weight-loss drug for sleep apnea without CPAP
This study tests a new weight-loss medication called maridebart cafraglutide against a placebo in people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea who are not using a CPAP machine. The goal is to find out if weight loss can reduce symptoms like pauses in breathing during sleep.
Northridge, CaliforniaAges 18–99 - NCT07453563Recruiting
Comparing breathing tube devices in people with severe obesity
This trial compares two devices (Airway Scope and GlideScope) used to place a breathing tube during surgery in people with severe obesity. If you qualify, the study will help find which tool works best for patients like you.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for overweight or obese adults?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 804 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.