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
- NCT05394363Recruiting
Victoria children birth-cohort study with parent/guardian consent
This study follows children born in a specific 2-year window and their parents or guardians over time. It helps researchers understand how children and families change as they grow, which can guide future health supports in Victoria.
Parkville, VictoriaAges 1 day+ - NCT05518578RecruitingPhase 2
Drug trial for hard-to-control focal epilepsy with brain scar
This Phase 2 trial tests SPN-817 in adults whose seizures are still not well controlled despite trying multiple seizure medicines. It targets people with a specific type of brain finding called focal cortical dysplasia and looks at safety/tolerability and seizure outcomes over several weeks.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT05522075Recruiting
Reducing Blood Pressure in Adults Who Binge Drink
This study looks at ways to lower blood pressure in adults ages 50–64 who drink little, moderate, or binge drink. It may help by testing an approach that supports healthier blood pressure in midlife.
Arlington, TexasAges 50–64 - NCT05545306Recruiting
Study tests how extra calories change your daily energy use
This study looks at how eating more calories affects your body’s natural heat production and total energy use over a full day. It may help researchers better understand how the body manages weight and energy.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–60 - NCT05545501Recruiting
Testing a ketone drink and salt in healthy young adults
This study tests how a ketone ester plus salt affects the body in young adults. It likely looks at safety and what changes you can measure after taking it.
Bloomington, IndianaAges 19–39 - NCT05569785Recruiting
Bariatric surgery and exercise to study muscle changes
This study looks at how exercise and bariatric surgery (gastric bypass or sleeve) affect your muscle strength and health. You may be eligible if you are an adult with obesity who is planning one of these surgeries.
DerbyAges 18–70 - NCT05585190Recruiting
Sit-stand desk study for people at diabetes risk
This trial tests whether using a sit-stand desk at work helps people who are overweight and at risk for diabetes. Participants may be asked to change how much they sit during the workday to improve health markers.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18–79 - NCT05602805Recruiting
Study using a health data bank for weight management
This study builds a data bank to help track how people manage overweight or obesity at the hospital. It may help improve care for future patients by learning what treatments and outcomes work best.
Québec, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT05623007Recruiting
Diet and gut bacteria study for vaccinated teens with COVID
This trial tests whether changing diet can shift gut bacteria in overweight or obese teens after COVID-19 vaccination. The goal is to see if dietary changes can affect health markers related to the gut and immune system.
Jakarta Pusat, DKI JakartaAges 12–17 - NCT05687188Recruiting
Study obesity links to pancreatic cancer in specific groups
This study looks at how weight and related body changes may lead to pancreatic tumors, focusing on people who are African American or Non-Hispanic White. It may help researchers better understand why pancreatic cancer risk differs between groups.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05687604Recruiting
Telehealth program to reduce cancer risk behaviors
This trial offers a scalable telehealth (phone/video) program to help people improve cancer risk habits like low physical activity, higher body weight, and smoking. It may help by giving structured coaching and support in the privacy of your home.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05700201Recruiting
Study of heart health in adults with trauma symptoms
This study looks at how trauma-related symptoms (like PTSD symptoms) may affect heart health. You may be asked to do light activity—so your study team can see how your body responds.
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05721976Recruiting
Grandmother–daughter lifestyle program for certain cancer survivors
This pilot study tests a supportive program for grandmothers who finished breast, endometrial, or ovarian cancer treatment and their adult daughters. It aims to encourage healthier habits, including physical activity, using phone-based support and Spanish/English materials.
Miami, FloridaAges 21 years+ - NCT05723913Recruiting
Test functional foods on blood sugar and gut bacteria
This study looks at how eating specific functional foods affects blood sugar after meals and changes in gut bacteria. It may help people understand ways to support healthy blood sugar and digestion, but it’s not for people with diabetes.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18–60 - NCT05728697Recruiting
Test a liver ultrasound method to measure fat and stiffness
This trial tests a special ultrasound technique during an endoscopy to see how well it can detect changes in the liver from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It may help improve non-invasive assessment before or alongside a follow-up liver biopsy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05838950Recruiting
Short high-intensity exercise program for cardiometabolic health
This trial studies whether a structured, short high-intensity exercise program can improve health markers related to weight, blood sugar, and blood fats in young adults with obesity. It may help you see if this kind of exercise leads to measurable health improvements.
Syracuse, New YorkAges 18–25 - NCT05847478Recruiting
Acupressure vs eating plan breaks for specific stomach syndrome
This study compares ear (auricular) acupressure to an intermittent dietary restriction approach in children who have a particular “stomach heat and dampness” pattern from Traditional Chinese Medicine. The goal is to see which method better helps children with certain weight and blood-sugar or cholesterol risks.
ShanghaiAges 6–18 - NCT05881447Recruiting
Study kidney disease patterns in people in Tanzania
This study looks at how common chronic kidney disease is, how it develops over time, and what risk factors are linked to it. It may help improve how kidney disease is recognized and managed in your community.
Bagamoyo, Coast RegionAges 18–99 - NCT05935111Recruiting
Physical activity program for adults who can track activity
This study tests whether an online physical activity program is practical and doable for adults who meet certain health and tech access requirements. It may help you build a routine and see if you can stick with activity tracking using a wearable device and daily check-ins.
Binghamton, New YorkAges 18–64 - NCT05935826RecruitingPhase 3
Amino acids to reduce liver fat in teens with NAFLD
This study tests whether adding amino acids can lower fat stored in the liver of teens with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It may help improve liver health by changing how much liver fat is present over the study period.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 13–18 - NCT06011499Recruiting
Online lifestyle program for prostate cancer survivors
This study tests an internet-based program to help prostate cancer survivors who are overweight and frail improve their health. You will be assigned to either a lifestyle coaching group or a usual care group, and both groups are followed for about 6 months.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT06032104Recruiting
Bean supplement study for colon cancer screening patients
This trial tests whether adding a daily bean supplement to your diet can improve colon health. You may be eligible if you are between 30 and 80, overweight, and scheduled for a routine colonoscopy.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 30–80 - NCT06039787Recruiting
Exercise and Brain Insulin Sensitivity Study
This study checks if exercise training changes how your brain responds to insulin. You will do ergometer (stationary bike) training, and your brain activity will be measured before and after. It's for people who are not very active now and want to see how exercise affects brain metabolism.
TübingenAges 20–65 - NCT06053645Recruiting
Weight and heart disease study
This study looks at how being overweight affects heart health. It tests a program that includes monthly check-ins and surveys, and is for people with a BMI of 30 or higher who also have a heart condition. The goal is to learn more about how to help people with both weight and heart concerns.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 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.
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.