Clinical trials
Overweight or Obese clinical trials
Below are recruiting overweight or obese clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,535 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07728669Recruiting
Digital diet app for people on GLP-1 therapy
This study tests a smartphone app that gives dietary advice to people who are overweight or obese and also take a GLP-1 medication (like semaglutide) for weight or diabetes. The app will help you follow a healthy eating plan while using the medication.
AlmatyAges 21–65 - NCT07724340RecruitingPhase 2
Study of AT673 plus semaglutide for type 2 diabetes and weight loss
This study tests a new medication called AT673 combined with semaglutide (Wegovy) to help people with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity lose weight and improve blood sugar. It is for people who have tried diet and exercise to lose weight but haven't had success.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06282952Recruiting
Stool transplant for C-section babies' health
This trial tests whether giving a special stool transplant (fecal microbiota) to healthy babies born by C-section can improve their health. It aims to see if this treatment helps replace good bacteria that are normally passed during a vaginal birth.
OuluAges birth–6 hours - NCT07717658Recruiting
Family weight wellness program for teens and parents
This study tests a weight wellness program that uses food support and group medical visits for teens and their parents. It aims to help families adopt healthier habits together over 12 months.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–17 - NCT05503927Enrolling by invitation
Study of Wegovy safety during pregnancy
This study looks at health outcomes for pregnant women and their babies after taking Wegovy or other weight-loss medicines. It may help understand if these medicines are safe during pregnancy.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 15–50 - NCT06147973Recruiting
Healthy lifestyle program for teen girls
This study tests a healthy lifestyle program that helps teen girls accept their bodies and make positive changes. It aims to see if this approach can improve weight-related health and well-being.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 14–19 - NCT07253285RecruitingPhase 3
Study on cagrilintide and CagriSema for kids with excess weight
This trial tests two new medicines (cagrilintide and CagriSema) to see if they help children and teens lose weight. It's for young people who have tried lifestyle changes without enough success.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 8–18 - NCT07409831Recruiting
Incretin drugs, diet, and exercise for weight loss
This trial tests whether combining a new type of weight-loss medication with nutrition advice and physical activity helps people with obesity lose more weight. It’s for adults who are about to start an incretin-based drug for the first time.
Québec, QuebecAges 18–70 - NCT07539415RecruitingPhase 1
Safety and effectiveness study of new injection in healthy adults
This study tests a new experimental injection in healthy volunteers to see if it's safe and how well the body absorbs it. Researchers will compare it with other similar treatments to understand how it works.
SeoulAges 19–64 - NCT07707778Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Tirzepatide for Weight and Aging in People with HIV
This trial tests whether a weight-loss medicine called tirzepatide can slow biological aging and improve metabolism in people with HIV who are already on effective treatment. It may help you reduce weight and possibly reverse some signs of aging.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT05681468Recruiting
Ketogenic diet trial for blood sugar and inflammation outcomes
This study compares two versions of a ketogenic (very low-carb) diet to see how they affect blood sugar control and inflammation. It may help people with overweight or obesity who have pre-diabetes-level blood sugar understand which fat sources work better.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18–70 - NCT07097506RecruitingPhase 2
Ketone drink for liver fat and health
This study tests whether a daily ketone ester drink can reduce liver fat and improve metabolism in people with excess liver fat. You may join if you are 18–40, have overweight or obesity, and your liver has extra fat.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18–40 - 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 - NCT07317310Recruiting
Joint health and weight loss study for knee osteoarthritis patients
This trial tests a joint health program for people with knee osteoarthritis and a BMI of 27 or higher. The goal is to see if it can improve knee pain and help with weight management.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 18–75 - NCT03087032RecruitingPhase 4
Liraglutide injections vs insulin for uncontrolled type 2 diabetes
This trial compares two treatment approaches—liraglutide injections versus a specific insulin (glargine) injection—plus meal-time insulin dosing (“bolus”) in adults with overweight/obesity and type 2 diabetes that isn’t well controlled. The goal is to see which option works better and is safer for improving blood sugar.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT03561766Recruiting
Pregnancy birth-cohort study for early pregnancy participants
This study follows pregnant people from early pregnancy to help researchers better understand health and outcomes over time. It’s mainly for those who plan to receive care and deliver at Shengjing Hospital in the Shenyang area.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT03574103Recruiting
Testing how fasting affects health in women with excess weight
This study looks at the long-term effects of fasting on the body in women who have a higher-than-average weight. It may help researchers understand potential benefits and risks of fasting, but it also requires you to meet several health and medication rules.
Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisAges 18–59 - 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 - NCT03947697Recruiting
Electrical stimulation to help improve blood sugar control
This study tests whether electrical stimulation can improve blood sugar control in people who are overweight and not very active. It’s designed for people with low exercise habits and will compare how your blood sugar responds to the intervention.
El Paso, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04603859Recruiting
When to induce labor for people with higher weight
This study looks at the best timing to start labor (induction) during pregnancy for people with a higher body weight. It may help reduce risks by comparing earlier vs later induction in otherwise eligible pregnancies.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT07702461Recruiting
Resistance training survey for people on weight loss meds
This trial is an online survey to understand how people taking GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic or Wegovy) are doing with resistance training. If you're an adult on a stable dose of a GLP-1 med for weight or diabetes, your input can help shape better exercise advice.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07703371Recruiting
Kodo millet porridge and its effect on gut health and metabolic syndrome
This study tests whether eating Kodo millet porridge every day for 12 weeks can improve gut health and reduce risk factors for metabolic syndrome (like being overweight). If you are between 20 and 60 years old, are overweight or obese, and are willing to eat the porridge daily without changing your diet or exercise, you may be able to join.
Mysore, KarnatakaAges 20–60 - NCT04583514Recruiting
Overfeeding study to see how body fat can expand
This trial studies how your body’s fat tissue changes when you eat extra food for 8 weeks. It may help researchers understand why some people gain more weight than others.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 18–42 - NCT04791371Recruiting
Study how fitness and insulin resistance relate to diabetes
This study looks at how low physical activity, insulin resistance in small blood vessels, and cardiorespiratory fitness connect to diabetes and blood sugar control. You may be eligible if you are generally sedentary and fit within the weight range, and if you do not have certain heart, lung, nerve, or medication factors.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 30–55
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for overweight or obese?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,535 recruiting overweight or obese 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 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 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.