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 805 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06671119Recruiting
Weight regain treatment after sleeve gastrectomy with mucosal ablation
This trial tests a procedure to help people who have regained weight after a sleeve gastrectomy. It uses a special technique to treat the stomach lining and may help you lose weight again.
Cary, North CarolinaAges 22–60 - NCT06734312Recruiting
Stomach procedure to maintain weight loss after GLP-1s
This study is for people who have lost weight using semaglutide or tirzepatide and are stopping that medication. It tests a stomach procedure (called mucosal ablation) to see if it can help you keep the weight off after stopping the drug.
Cary, North CarolinaAges 21–65 - NCT06768827Recruiting
Obesity mechanisms study for teens
This study looks at how bodies process food to understand obesity in teenagers. It may help find new ways to prevent or treat obesity.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 15–22 - NCT06856291Recruiting
Semaglutide for obesity with different insulin resistance levels
This study tests whether semaglutide (a weight-loss medication) works differently in people with varying degrees of insulin resistance (how well your body uses sugar). If you are obese without diabetes, you may be able to join.
Aarau, Canton of AargauAges 18–60 - NCT07316179Recruiting
Predicting breathing tube placement in weight-loss surgery
This study compares two methods—a standard risk score (El Ganzouri index) and an ultrasound exam—to predict how easy it will be to place a breathing tube during weight-loss surgery. The goal is to find the best way to keep patients safe during anesthesia.
Antalya, AntalyaAges 18–65 - NCT07523672Enrolling by invitation
Care Model for Sarcopenic Obesity in Older Adults
This trial tests a new care approach for older adults who have both excess body fat and muscle loss (sarcopenic obesity). The goal is to help improve muscle strength, physical function, and body composition.
Nakhon Nayok, Changwat Nakhon NayokAges 60 years+ - NCT06967389Recruiting
Helping kids with severe obesity reduce heart risks
This trial tests whether semaglutide can lower heart disease risks in children with extreme obesity. It aims to improve weight and heart health over time.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 12–17 - NCT07698145Recruiting
How weight-loss medications affect body muscle, with and without exercise
This study looks at what happens to your body (especially muscle) when you take a newer weight-loss medication, either with or without adding an exercise program. It could help you understand how to best protect your muscle while losing weight.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–64 - NCT07685483Recruiting
Drama therapy for well-being in obesity and weight-loss care
This trial tests whether drama therapy can improve psychological and social well-being for people with obesity or those in bariatric care. It compares drama therapy sessions with standard care to see if it helps with emotional health and social connections.
Blendecques, Hauts-de-FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07686601Enrolling by invitation
Shockwave therapy for belly fat
This study tests whether a sound-wave device (shockwave therapy) applied to your belly can help shrink fat and improve body measurements. It is for adults who have stubborn belly fat and are otherwise healthy.
Shibīn al Kawm, MenofyiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06755827RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Online weight program for teens 11–14
This study tests a new online program to help teenagers ages 11–14 with overweight or obesity. It uses group meetings and brain scans (MRI) to understand how the program works and if it helps.
Lubbock, TexasAges 11–14 - NCT06785233Recruiting
Stomach balloon for weight loss in overweight adults
This trial tests a temporary balloon placed in your stomach (the Orbera365 balloon) to help you lose weight. It's for people who are overweight or mildly obese and want a non-surgical option.
Santo André, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06924320RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of two medicines for weight loss and diabetes
This study tests two investigational medications, MET233 and MET097, in people with obesity or overweight, with or without type 2 diabetes. It aims to see if the combination can help with weight loss and blood sugar control.
Cypress, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06951893Recruiting
Predicting quality of life after weight-loss surgery
This study looks at whether certain traits before weight-loss surgery can predict how a person's quality of life will change afterward. It aims to find patterns that could help doctors and patients make better decisions about treatment.
Chambéry, SavoieAges 18 years+ - NCT07042672Recruiting
Therapy and medication for binge eating in obesity
This trial tests whether a medication (liraglutide) plus behavioral counseling helps people with severe obesity and binge-eating disorder reduce binge episodes, lose weight, and improve coping. Participants will receive either liraglutide or placebo, along with group therapy sessions.
Bergen, VestlandAges 18–65 - NCT07228130Recruiting
A weight loss study using a smartphone app
This study tests a smartphone app to help with weight loss by tracking habits. It may be a good fit if you are ready to try a new approach to managing your weight.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–70 - NCT07330297Recruiting
Breath test for metabolic syndrome and obesity health
This study uses a breath test to see if it can tell the difference between people with metabolic syndrome, those with obesity but otherwise healthy, and healthy controls. It aims to find a simple way to check metabolic health without blood draws.
MoscowAges 18 years+ - NCT07370350Recruiting
Ultrasound study of tongue in children with obesity
This study uses ultrasound (a safe, painless scan) to look at the tongue and how it moves in children and teenagers with obesity. Researchers want to learn more about tongue features that might affect breathing or weight, and the results could help improve care.
BrusselsAges 6–18 - NCT01793168Recruiting
Rare disease registry and history study
This study keeps a registry (a structured list) of people with rare diseases and may also track how the condition changes over time. It can help researchers better understand rare illnesses and find gaps in care, which may improve future treatments.
Sioux Falls, South DakotaAges Any age - NCT07402031Recruiting
Predicting weight loss from obesity treatments
This study looks at how people lose weight after medication or surgery for obesity. It helps predict which treatment might work best for you.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18–65 - NCT07448090Recruiting
Obesity treatment real-world study
This study looks at how obesity treatments work in real life for adults with a high body mass index. It aims to help doctors understand what works best for different people.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07614464Recruiting
How obesity affects movement and daily living in older adults
This study compares how obesity impacts physical abilities and everyday activities in people over 65. Researchers will measure strength, movement, and how well people manage daily tasks to better understand obesity's effects on aging.
OggebbioAges 65 years+ - NCT07636395Recruiting
How obesity medication affects your eating habits
This study tracks how your eating behavior changes when you take obesity medication. Researchers want to understand what happens to your appetite and food choices before, during, and after treatment to help improve how these medications work.
DublinAges 16–80 - NCT07650149Recruiting
Genetic and Lifestyle Factors in Weight Management
This study explores how genetics, gut bacteria, and behaviors influence weight gain and obesity. Researchers will examine these factors in adults who are overweight or obese to better understand what drives weight changes.
KrakowAges 18–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for overweight or obese adults?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 805 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.