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 1,534 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05861973Recruiting
Smartphone program to support weight loss
This study tests a smartphone app (“SMARTer”) to help adults manage weight. You may be able to join if you have overweight and are not already in a structured weight loss program.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05866406Recruiting
Time-restricted eating to improve heart and sugar health
This study tests whether eating only within a set daily time window can improve cardiometabolic health (things like blood sugar and heart-related measures). You may be eligible if you have overweight and borderline/high-risk blood sugar but do not have diabetes and can follow the eating and testing rules.
CambridgeAges 25–75 - NCT05880108Recruiting
Behavior program to help COVID recovery in Veterans
This study tests whether a behavioral (lifestyle) program can improve recovery from COVID-19, especially for Veterans with different body weights. It looks at people who either have never had COVID before or had COVID more than 90 days ago.
Baltimore, MarylandAges Up to 80 years - NCT05881447Recruiting
Study kidney disease patterns in people in Tanzania
This study looks at how common chronic kidney disease is, how it develops over time, and what risk factors are linked to it. It may help improve how kidney disease is recognized and managed in your community.
Bagamoyo, Coast RegionAges 18–99 - NCT05880758Recruiting
Studies how yo-yo sleep affects heart and metabolism health
This study looks at what happens to heart-related health and body metabolism when your sleep goes through ups and downs (yo-yo sleep). You may be asked about your sleep habits and health history to see whether your body changes in response to different sleep patterns.
New York, New YorkAges 18–49 - NCT05880901RecruitingPhase 2
After-school programs for kids from low-income families
This study tests whether participating in after-school and summer programs improves outcomes for children in kindergarten through 4th grade. It mainly focuses on kids attending partner schools and whose families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 5–12 - NCT05881759Recruiting
Food and feeding support program for parents
This study tests whether combining “Food Rx” (food support) with best feeding practices helps parents improve how they feed their 4–8 year old children. If you join, you’ll complete surveys and participate in a parent support program using phone and internet.
Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - NCT05901675Recruiting
Weight loss and exercise after stroke in walking recovery
This trial studies whether a weight-loss plan combined with exercise can improve walking and leg movement after stroke. It may help if you have ongoing leg weakness but can still walk without devices for testing.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 35–85 - NCT05912348Recruiting
Study of how an unhealthy lifestyle affects active young adults
This study looks at how eating or daily habits that promote weight gain (“obesogenic” lifestyle) affect fitness and health markers in young adults who already exercise. It may help researchers understand what lifestyle changes matter most, and whether certain patterns affect active people differently.
Durham, New HampshireAges 18–30 - NCT05919797RecruitingPhase 4
Weight loss genetics study with naltrexone and bupropion
This trial studies how your genetic makeup and body response may affect weight loss with a medication combination called naltrexone and bupropion. If you qualify, you’ll likely take these medicines and be monitored for safety and changes in weight over time.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT05935111Recruiting
Physical activity program for adults who can track activity
This study tests whether an online physical activity program is practical and doable for adults who meet certain health and tech access requirements. It may help you build a routine and see if you can stick with activity tracking using a wearable device and daily check-ins.
Binghamton, New YorkAges 18–64 - NCT05935826RecruitingPhase 3
Amino acids to reduce liver fat in teens with NAFLD
This study tests whether adding amino acids can lower fat stored in the liver of teens with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It may help improve liver health by changing how much liver fat is present over the study period.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 13–18 - NCT05950282Recruiting
Study of insulin sensitivity differences by age and PCOS status
This study looks at how well the body uses insulin (insulin sensitivity) across different ages, sexes, races, body weights, and whether someone has PCOS. It may help researchers understand why insulin function varies and how PCOS could be linked to metabolic health.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05963971Recruiting
Bilingual online program to prevent weight gain in childhood leukemia
This trial tests a bilingual, online program to help children and teens who have ALL (a type of leukemia) stay at a healthy weight during the maintenance phase of treatment. It may help lower the chance of gaining too much weight while on chemotherapy.
New York, New YorkAges 5–21 - NCT05972564RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
SGLT2 drug trial for belly fat inflammation before weight-loss surgery
This early-phase trial tests whether an SGLT2 drug can reduce inflammation in belly fat and improve blood vessel function. It may help people with metabolic syndrome prepare for (and potentially benefit around) planned gastric bypass or sleeve surgery.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05975580RecruitingPhase 4
Medication plus lifestyle counseling for weight regain after bariatric surgery
This study looks at whether adding medication to lifestyle counseling can help people who have regained weight after sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass. It focuses on improving weight control and related health after surgery.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT05985486Recruiting
Lifestyle change for brain health in Down syndrome
This study looks at how a healthy lifestyle program can improve brain health in adults with Down syndrome who are overweight or obese. You will attend a medical center three times over a year for tests, and you'll need a caregiver to support you.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–64 - NCT05986539Recruiting
Infant feeding and health study
This trial looks at how early feeding (breastmilk or formula) affects an infant's immune system and health. Researchers will collect samples and health information from mothers and their babies over time.
Moscow, IdahoAges 18 years+ - NCT05987631Recruiting
Predicting weight loss and health after weight loss surgery
This study looks at why some people lose more weight and improve their health more than others after bariatric surgery. It also has a subgroup that specifically studies people who are insulin resistant (a sign of prediabetes) to see how surgery affects their metabolism.
Gouda, South HollandAges 18–75 - NCT06003686Recruiting
Spinal cord injury education study for adults
This study is looking at how well a special education program helps people with spinal cord injuries manage their health and daily life after leaving the hospital. It is for adults who recently finished their first rehabilitation stay and have a spinal cord injury from the C5 level or lower.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–70 - NCT06011499Recruiting
Online lifestyle program for prostate cancer survivors
This study tests an internet-based program to help prostate cancer survivors who are overweight and frail improve their health. You will be assigned to either a lifestyle coaching group or a usual care group, and both groups are followed for about 6 months.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT06015620Recruiting
Health changes after mini gastric bypass surgery
This study looks at how mini gastric bypass surgery helps with obesity-related health problems and changes in body composition. It aims to see if patients experience improvements in conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.
Bhubaneswar, OdishaAges 18–65 - NCT06018636Recruiting
Diet and nutrition in early childhood growth
This study looks at how diet and nutrition affect young children's growth and development. It may help you learn more about feeding your child well.
Swat, Khyber PakhtunkhwaAges 1 day–2 years - NCT06019182Recruiting
MEHMO syndrome: Understanding the condition over time
This study follows people with or at risk for MEHMO syndrome over time to better understand the condition and identify biological markers. It may include both affected individuals and their family members to see how the condition runs in families.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 week–100 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for overweight or obese?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,534 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.