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
- NCT04893954Recruiting
Study of spine changes after weight loss from bariatric surgery
This study looks at how rapid weight loss after bariatric surgery may affect your spine over the following year or more. It may help doctors better predict who gets spine-related problems or improvements after surgery.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06423599RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Weight Loss for Obesity and Heart Failure
This study tests whether weight loss from a medication can improve how you feel, move, and how well your heart works. It's for people who have both obesity and heart failure with reduced pumping strength.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT06439277RecruitingPhase 3
Tirzepatide for teens with obesity and related health problems
This study tests a medication called tirzepatide (a once-weekly injection) to help teenagers with obesity and related health conditions lose weight. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective for this age group.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–17 - NCT06396416RecruitingPhase 4
Obesity management after kidney transplant
This study tests whether a weight loss medication (semaglutide) can help manage obesity in people who have had a kidney transplant or are at high risk. It aims to improve health outcomes and prevent further kidney decline.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06380426Recruiting
Semaglutide for teens and adults with genetic obesity
This study looks at how semaglutide works in real life for people with obesity caused by a single gene change. If you or your teenager have this type of obesity and are taking or about to start semaglutide, you may be able to join.
ParisAges 12 years+ - NCT06398509Recruiting
Preventing obesity in Latino babies at checkups
This study tests a program that helps prevent childhood obesity in low-income Latino families. It takes place during your baby's regular checkups and offers extra support for healthy feeding and growth.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 1 week–2 months - NCT06379113RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Hormone therapy for obesity-linked endometrial cancer that didn't respond to progestin
This trial tests a combination of two hormone-blocking drugs (GnRHa plus letrozole) for women with early-stage, obesity-related endometrial cancer who haven't responded well to standard hormone therapy alone. The goal is to preserve the uterus and fertility while controlling the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–45 - NCT04942093Recruiting
High-protein low-calorie diet before weight-loss surgery
This trial studies whether a higher-protein, lower-calorie diet before sleeve gastrectomy (a type of weight-loss surgery) changes outcomes after surgery. You may be able to join if you’re scheduled for the operation and meet specific health and safety requirements.
DieppeAges 18–65 - NCT06339840Recruiting
Lifestyle change for weight and fertility in obese men
This study tests whether a lifestyle program (diet and exercise) can help men with obesity lose weight and improve their chances of fathering a child through fertility treatment. You and your partner can join if you are an obese male, your partner has a healthy weight and regular periods, and you are both planning treatment at our center.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 22–40 - NCT06335771Recruiting
Study on fat metabolism in obesity and diabetes
This study looks at how fat is processed in the body for people with different health conditions, including obesity and type 2 diabetes. It aims to find new ways to improve treatment by understanding these differences.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–70 - NCT06335810Recruiting
Reducing obesity with a buddy program
This study explores whether having a friend or family member join you in a weight-loss program helps reduce obesity. You and your buddy will use a food-tracking app and get support from the program.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06305273Recruiting
Face position study for obese patients during anesthesia
This study tests whether changing your head and body position helps with breathing mask ventilation before surgery in people with obesity.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06298149Enrolling by invitation
Turtle Island Tales health program for families
This study tests a program called Turtle Island Tales for caregivers and young children living in certain high-poverty areas. It aims to see if the program helps families be healthier and happier.
Bozeman, MontanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06309238Recruiting
Intensive diet vs. surgery for severe obesity
This study compares two programs for people with severe obesity: an intensive weight-loss diet and a weight-loss surgery (bariatric surgery). It aims to see which approach works better for long-term health.
AarhusAges 18–60 - NCT06252220RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for obesity in healthy adults
This trial tests a new medication called DA-1726 for people with obesity but no other major health problems. It aims to see if the drug is safe and how it works in the body. You may qualify if your body mass index (BMI) is between 30 and 45 and your weight has been stable for 3 months.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT06208345Recruiting
Early e-health support for kids with obesity
This study tests an e-health program for children with a very high BMI. It aims to help families manage weight early in life through online support.
BernAges 6–12 - NCT05772052Recruiting
Study taste and eating changes in adults with obesity
This trial looks at how eating patterns and taste perception differ in people with obesity. It may help researchers understand what influences appetite and taste, which could improve future treatments.
MilanAges 18–60 - NCT06186869Recruiting
Diet and exercise for fatty liver disease
This study tests whether combining diet with two different exercise programs can help people who are overweight or obese and have fatty liver disease. The goal is to see which program works best to reduce liver fat and improve health.
Castellana Grotte, BariAges 18–65 - NCT06199154RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Inducing labor in women with severe obesity
This study tests starting labor in women with a BMI of 40 or higher. The goal is to learn if certain methods are safe and effective for this group.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06138821Recruiting
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for obesity and MASH
This study tests if a procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty helps people with obesity and a liver condition called MASH lose weight and improve their liver health. It might be an option if you have both obesity and MASH and haven't had weight-loss surgery before.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06137365RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabis for Obesity Treatment Study
This study tests whether a cannabis product can help with weight loss in people with obesity. It is for those who have not used cannabis recently and are generally healthy.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–65 - NCT06119516Recruiting
Guiding breathing machine settings for severe obesity and lung injury
This study tests a new way of setting the breathing machine for people with severe obesity and lung injury (ARDS). It aims to measure pressure inside the lungs more directly, which could help customize ventilation and improve outcomes.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06116422Recruiting
Food Insecurity Program for Healthy Baby Weight
This study tests a program to help families with food insecurity and early signs of obesity in infants. It aims to learn the best ways to support healthy weight in babies at risk for overweight.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 1–2 - NCT02602769Recruiting
Testing blood traits in children with ROHHAD syndrome
This trial studies children with ROHHAD syndrome to better understand their body chemistry and other blood features. The results may help researchers learn what drives the condition and how it might be tracked over time.
Boston, New YorkAges 2–20
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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.