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 1,472 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07393360Recruiting
Muscle preservation during weight loss with GLP-1 drugs
This trial tests a special medical food to help keep muscle mass while losing weight with GLP-1 medications like liraglutide, semaglutide, or tirzepatide. It's for adults with obesity or overweight with related health issues.
MilanAges 18–65 - NCT07395973Recruiting
Ketogenic drink and muscle health in older adults
This study tests whether a special ketogenic drink taken for 4 weeks can improve how your body uses energy and help maintain muscle health. It may be a good option if you are between 60 and 80, overweight but not diabetic, and not very active.
MaastrichtAges 60–80 - NCT05956574Recruiting
Lifestyle coaching program for weight and health changes
This study tests whether a lifestyle and activity program can help people with higher body weight make healthier changes. You may be asked to track your habits on a smartphone and participate in walking and exercise activities.
Augusta, GeorgiaAges 18–40 - 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+ - NCT07389005Recruiting
Exercise timing for people with prediabetes
This study tests whether the time of day you exercise affects blood sugar control in people with prediabetes. It may help find the best exercise schedule for your body's internal clock.
DüsseldorfAges 19–75 - NCT07377136Enrolling by invitation
Can urolithin a help with weight loss?
This trial tests whether taking a supplement called urolithin A can help people with a BMI over 30 lose weight while following a personalized diet and exercise program. The study also looks at changes in fat, muscle, and sleep.
Hradec KrálovéAges 30–60 - NCT07372729Recruiting
Smartwatch program for heart health in overweight adults
This trial tests if a smartwatch app can help people who are overweight and have slightly high blood pressure, sugar, or cholesterol improve their heart health. If you qualify, you'll use a smartwatch to track your activity and get coaching.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07376655Recruiting
Test of a health app for lifestyle and wellbeing
This study tests whether using the Thrive AI Health app can help improve daily habits and quality of life for people at high risk for chronic diseases like diabetes. If you're 40 or older and have a higher BMI or diabetes risk, you might be eligible.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 40 years+ - NCT07378033Enrolling by invitation
Body fat reduction and weight management study
This study tests a new approach to help with weight loss and body fat reduction. It may be a good fit if you are an adult with a BMI in the overweight to moderately obese range and you are not currently using weight-loss medications.
Bangalore, KarnatakaAges 19–65 - NCT07363616Recruiting
Health-focused programs for adults with higher body weight
This study tests different programs that focus on improving health without focusing on weight loss. It is for adults with higher body weight who want to feel healthier, not necessarily to lose weight.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07356180Enrolling by invitation
Physical Activity in Pregnancy Study
This study looks at physical activity during and after pregnancy for women who had a planned C-section. It may help understand how activity affects recovery for both mother and baby.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–45 - NCT07359625Recruiting
Study on ketone drinks and insulin health
This study tests if drinking a ketone supplement can improve how your body responds to insulin, which affects blood sugar control.
Aarhus NAges 55–70 - NCT06853652Recruiting
Protein needs after weight-loss surgery
This study looks at how much protein you need after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery. It will help find the right amount of protein to keep your body healthy after weight-loss surgery.
LeuvenAges 18–65 - NCT07351110Recruiting
Cervical cancer prevention for women with obesity or diabetes
This trial tests a program to help women with obesity or type 2 diabetes get cervical cancer screenings. It uses text messages or emails to remind and support you in getting screened.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 25 years+ - NCT07348146Enrolling by invitation
Hand-sewn vs. stapled bowel connection in SADI-S surgery
This trial compares two ways of reconnecting the intestine during SADI-S weight-loss surgery: one done by hand and one using staples. The goal is to see which method leads to fewer early problems after surgery, like leaks or infections.
CairoAges 18–70 - NCT07341711Recruiting
Muscle Changes after Hybrid Exercise Training
This study looks at how a mix of different exercises changes your muscles over time. It may help if you are inactive and want to see how your body responds to a structured training program.
Trikala, ThessalyAges 30–50 - NCT07336316Enrolling by invitation
Heart MRI study for early heart failure with preserved pump function
This trial uses advanced MRI scans to study early signs of heart failure in people whose heart pumps normally but who have risk factors like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity. It aims to improve detection and understanding of this condition.
Ages Any age - NCT07336797RecruitingPhase 2
Empagliflozin for weight and metabolism in HIV
This trial tests if empagliflozin, a diabetes medicine, can improve weight and metabolism in people with HIV who take dolutegravir and have a high body mass index (BMI). It may help reduce weight gain linked to HIV treatment.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07332741RecruitingPhase 2
Food as medicine for better blood pressure
This study tests a program that provides healthy food and support to help people with high blood pressure and a BMI of 30 or higher eat better and control their blood pressure. If you join, you'll get guidance on the DASH diet (a heart-healthy eating plan) and text messages to help you stay on track.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT07316816Recruiting
Weight loss study for teens with severe obesity
This study evaluates how continuous glucose monitors and other wearable devices can help teens in a bariatric program lose weight. You may join if you are in the program and ready for sleeve gastrectomy or GLP-1 medication.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 10–18 - 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 - NCT07324447Recruiting
Supervised exercise after bariatric surgery to protect muscles and bones
This trial is testing whether a supervised exercise program after bariatric surgery helps protect your muscle mass and bone density. It is for people who are eligible for gastric bypass or sleeve surgery and can commit to an exercise routine near Seville.
Seville, SevillaAges 18 years+ - NCT07312136Enrolling by invitation
Liver health follow-up study for type 2 diabetes
This study follows up on people with type 2 diabetes who already took part in an earlier study about liver health. It uses an MRI scan to check the liver for fat and other changes, helping doctors understand the long-term impact of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).
Linköping, Östergötland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07312344Recruiting
Exercise effects on blood and fitness in overweight adults
This study looks at how exercise changes tiny particles in your blood (extracellular vesicles) and improves your physical fitness. It's for people who are overweight and not very active.
Mueang Samut PrakanAges 25–45
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for overweight or obese?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,472 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.