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
- 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+ - NCT06694012Recruiting
Ohtori Study Part 2 heart health
This study looks at heart and metabolic health in the general population. It helps researchers understand how to prevent conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
Sakai, OsakaAges 20 years+ - NCT06714058Recruiting
Heart risk in people with obesity
This study looks at heart health risks in people with obesity who have not had heart disease before. It aims to understand how obesity affects cardiometabolic risk factors.
Bologna, BOAges 18 years+ - NCT07539766Recruiting
Obesity Surgery Study to Prevent Heart Problems
This study follows people with obesity who are having weight-loss surgery to see if the surgery can help prevent a specific type of heart problem (HFpEF) that sometimes develops in people carrying excess weight. Researchers will track your heart health and metabolism before and after surgery.
Heerlen, LimburgAges 35 years+ - 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+ - NCT06028113RecruitingPhase 2
A weight gain prevention program for high-risk babies in primary care
This study tests a program to help prevent unhealthy weight gain in babies at higher risk for obesity. Families will get extra support during regular check-ups at a pediatric clinic.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 1 day+ - NCT05606731Recruiting
Family coaching to help prevent childhood weight gain
This study offers a family-focused program for Latino adult caregivers of young children to help prevent childhood obesity. If your child is already overweight, the program may help you learn practical ways to support healthier habits as a family.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 2 years+ - NCT07297290RecruitingPhase 3
Testing Metformin for Weight Loss in Obesity
This trial tests whether metformin, a common diabetes medicine, can help people with obesity lose weight. It is for people who do not have diabetes and have not used weight loss treatments in the past year.
Enugu, Enugu StateAges 20–59 - NCT07246603Recruiting
Virtual house calls for teen weight management
This study tests a program where teens and their parents receive virtual coaching to help with healthy weight. It uses video calls and text messages to support lifestyle changes at home.
Henrico, VirginiaAges 12–15 - NCT07229924Recruiting
Cognitive improvement after weight-loss surgery with virtual reality
This trial tests whether a virtual reality exercise program can help improve thinking skills (like memory and attention) after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. It may benefit people with severe obesity who are planning to have surgery.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT07219589RecruitingPhase 1
Study of HM17321 in healthy and obese participants
This trial tests a new medicine, HM17321, to see how the body processes it. It is for healthy adults and adults with obesity who want to help find new treatment options.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18–65 - NCT07184281Recruiting
School lunch timing study for preventing childhood obesity
This trial tests if eating only during certain hours at school can help prevent or control obesity in children. It is designed for fourth-grade students whose schools and classes agree to follow the study plan.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 8–10 - NCT07095426Recruiting
Fiber supplement study for gut and blood vessel health
This study tests whether taking a fiber supplement can improve gut health and blood vessel health in people with obesity. It may help you understand how your body responds to extra fiber.
Muncie, IndianaAges 18–55 - NCT06981676Recruiting
How early-life factors affect childhood obesity risk
This study looks at how a mother's weight before pregnancy and early prenatal care may influence the risk of obesity in their child. It aims to understand the origins of obesity starting from pregnancy.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18 years+ - NCT07061665Recruiting
Childhood obesity prevention program in Chiba City schools
This study tests a program to prevent childhood obesity in Chiba City elementary schools. It looks at how school and community activities can help children stay healthy.
Chiba, ChibaAges 6–12 - NCT07041983Enrolling by invitation
Measuring energy use in obesity treatment
This study looks at how certain anti-obesity medications affect your body's energy use over 24 hours to help you lose weight more effectively.
PisaAges 18–80 - NCT07028814Enrolling by invitation
Risk-Informed Weight Care Plan for Children
This trial tests a personalized care plan for children with overweight or obesity. If your child qualifies, you'll work with their doctor on a plan to help manage their weight.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2–12 - NCT06799897Recruiting
Healthy obesity natural course study
This study follows people who have obesity but are otherwise metabolically healthy, to see how their health changes over time. You may qualify if your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol are normal.
BadenAges 18–60 - NCT07008456RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new sugar-bead treatment for weight loss in obesity
This study tests a new treatment—small beads of sugar that release in the lower intestine—to help people with obesity and related health conditions lose weight. It compares two different doses of the beads plus a gel to a placebo (inactive treatment).
Tbilisi, K'alak'i T'bilisiAges 18–75 - NCT06867354Recruiting
Breathing difficulty in obese patients during weaning from ventilator
This study looks at how often obese patients have trouble breathing when doctors try to remove the breathing tube (weaning) in the ICU. The goal is to understand what causes this and how it affects recovery.
Paris, ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06858683Recruiting
Time-restricted eating study for people with obesity
This study tests if eating only within a certain time window each day can improve immune function in people with obesity who are planning bariatric surgery. You would follow a time-restricted eating plan for 10-12 weeks before your surgery to see how it affects your health.
BarcelonaAges 18–64 - NCT06320158Recruiting
Understanding muscle loss and obesity in older adults
This study looks at the link between muscle loss (sarcopenia) and obesity in older adults. It aims to understand why some older people who are overweight or obese also lose muscle strength and function, and how this affects recovery after hip surgery.
MilanAges 65–99 - NCT06914765Enrolling by invitation
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for teens with obesity
This study tests a new, non-surgical procedure called Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) to help teenagers with severe obesity lose weight. The goal is to see if it can improve their health and help them reach a healthier weight.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12–17 - NCT06899997Recruiting
Alimentation limitée dans le temps pour les femmes obèses
Cette étude teste si limiter les heures de repas (par exemple, manger seulement entre 8h et 18h) améliore le système immunitaire des femmes obèses. Vous pourriez y participer si vous avez un IMC entre 40 et 50 ou un poids normal.
ParisAges 18–64
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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.