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
- NCT06669715Recruiting
Physical fitness and heart health in adults
This study looks at physical fitness and blood flow in a wide range of adults. It aims to understand how fitness affects heart health across different people.
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06654323Recruiting
Behavioral program for childhood obesity
This study tests different levels of a behavioral program to help children with obesity lose weight and live healthier. Families will receive support and guidance over 12 months.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 5–17 - NCT06649071Enrolling by invitation
Obesity classification and brain imaging study
This study looks at how obesity is classified and what brain imaging can show in people with obesity. It may help researchers understand different types of obesity and how they affect the brain.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 20–65 - NCT06636058Recruiting
Digital treatment for weight and mood in adults 50+
This study tests a digital program that helps with weight loss and depression at the same time. It is designed for Black, Hispanic, and other adults over 50 who carry extra weight and feel down.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 50–74 - NCT06630663Recruiting
Wearable device and app for diet and exercise
This trial tests if a wearable device and a smartphone app can help you improve your diet and exercise habits. It is for people who are overweight and have related health conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes.
Taipei, TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT06626295Recruiting
Exercise snacks for teens with obesity
This study tests whether short, frequent 'exercise snacks' can help break up long periods of sitting and improve the physical fitness of teens with obesity. It's a simple, at-home approach that may fit into daily life.
Palavas-les-FlotsAges 11–18 - NCT06609200Recruiting
Electro-acupuncture for obesity with insulin resistance
This study tests whether electro-acupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric pulses) can help people with obesity and insulin resistance improve their health. It may be an option if you're looking for a non-drug treatment for weight and blood sugar control.
SingaporeAges 21–65 - NCT06583447Recruiting
Time-Restricted Eating for Kids with Severe Obesity
This study tests whether eating only during a set window of time each day can help children ages 8–17 with severe obesity lose weight in a healthy way. It is a safer alternative to extreme diets or surgery.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 8–17 - NCT06571474Recruiting
Fat Cell Function in Obesity and Metabolism Study
This study looks at how a type of immune cell (macrophage) in fat tissue processes lipids, and how that affects metabolism in people with different body weights. It may help us understand why some people with obesity develop diabetes and fatty liver while others do not.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–70 - NCT06572345Recruiting
Low energy diet for teens with obesity and type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether a low-energy diet using meal replacements can help teenagers with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control. It involves a period of following the diet, then weight management, and includes follow-up visits.
NottinghamAges 12–17 - NCT06578091Recruiting
Thinking skills in people with obesity
This study looks at how well the brain works in people with obesity. It compares those who score high on a cognitive test with those who score lower, to find differences in thinking skills.
Kütahya, CentralAges 18–65 - NCT06537921Recruiting
Testing minocycline for depression with obesity
This trial tests whether adding the antibiotic minocycline to your current antidepressant helps people with both depression and obesity. It aims to see if reducing inflammation can improve mood.
LondonAges 18–65 - NCT06538220Recruiting
A study on care for obese patients in a chronic disease unit
This study looks at how well a special care program works for people with obesity. It aims to improve health and quality of life through a dedicated chronic disease unit.
La Garde, VarAges 18 years+ - NCT06546696Recruiting
Obesity support program for children and families
This trial offers a 6-month program to help children ages 6–11 with obesity and their parents adopt healthier habits, including exercise and nutrition. It takes place at community centers in Middle Tennessee and provides online training.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 6–12 - NCT05143697Recruiting
Coaching program to help young children reduce excess weight
This trial tests a family wellness coaching program using motivational interview counseling and referrals. It may help families support healthier habits for children ages 2 to 8 who have weight above a recommended range.
Pasadena, CaliforniaAges 2–8 - NCT06497595Recruiting
Lifestyle program to prevent muscle loss in older adults with diabetes on semaglutide
This trial tests whether a lifestyle program (diet and exercise) can help prevent muscle loss in people 65 and older with type 2 diabetes and obesity who are taking semaglutide. It may help you keep your strength and independence while losing weight.
Jerusalem, IsraelAges 65 years+ - NCT06288568Recruiting
Night shift work and obesity risk study
This study looks at how night shift work affects weight and health in hospital and factory workers. They want to see if working nights changes your body's hormones and risk for obesity.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 21 years+ - NCT06500104Enrolling by invitation
Kefir for Childhood Obesity: A Trial
This trial tests whether a probiotic drink called kefir (a fermented milk beverage) can help children and teens with obesity lose weight or improve their health. It's for children who are significantly above a healthy weight and don't have other serious medical conditions or dairy allergies.
TaichungAges 7–17 - NCT06488781RecruitingPhase 2
Antibiotics before labor induction for first-time moms with obesity
This study tests whether giving a single antibiotic (azithromycin) before labor induction can help prevent complications in first-time mothers who have obesity. It aims to make delivery safer for you and your baby.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 15–45 - NCT06482853RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Heart effects of a natural protein in obesity and high blood pressure
This study tests whether a natural protein called angiotensin-(1-7) can improve heart health in people with obesity and high blood pressure. It may help researchers find new ways to treat these conditions together.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18–65 - NCT06463223Enrolling by invitation
Liver imaging study for children with obesity
This study uses MRI scans to look at the livers of children with obesity, to find early signs of liver problems. It may help doctors understand how to protect the liver in children.
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland CountyAges 9–14 - NCT06464497Recruiting
Whole foods for teens with obesity pilot study
This study tests whether replacing processed foods with whole foods (like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains) for 8 weeks can help reduce body fat in teens with obesity. Both the teen and a parent or caregiver will learn to prepare and eat healthier meals together.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 10 years+ - NCT06444646Recruiting
Studying fat cell particles in obesity
This study looks at tiny particles released from fat tissue in people with and without obesity. It aims to understand differences that might help explain obesity-related health problems.
Genk, LimburgAges 18–65 - NCT06447246Enrolling by invitation
Long-term effects of obesity on children's lungs and heart
This study looks at how obesity affects breathing and heart health in children as they get older. Researchers will test kids who were part of a previous study to see how their health has changed after about 6 years.
Dallas, TexasAges 14–18
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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.