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 1,536 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06111040Recruiting
Parenting study for food-driven young children
This study tests a program to help parents handle feeding their 4- or 5-year-old child who is very motivated by food. It aims to support healthy eating habits.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 4–5 - NCT06116149Recruiting
Healthy lifestyle program for new mothers in WIC clinics
This trial tests a lifestyle program for new mothers (up to 1 year after giving birth) who have obesity or had gestational diabetes. It runs in WIC clinics and aims to help you improve your health after pregnancy.
New Orleans, LouisianaAges 18 years+ - NCT06129110Recruiting
Weight loss and muscle fat study for adults aged 18-70
This study looks at how losing weight affects the fat that sits inside your muscles (called intermuscular fat). It might help people with overweight to better understand how weight loss can improve muscle health.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–70 - NCT06132477RecruitingPhase 4
Study of GLP-1 medicines after weight loss surgery
This study looks at what happens when people taking a GLP-1 medication (like Ozempic) either stop or continue it after weight loss surgery. The goal is to learn whether staying on the medicine helps with long-term weight control.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06153056Recruiting
Predicting success of stomach sleeve procedure
This study looks at factors that predict weight loss success after a non-surgical stomach reduction procedure (endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty). It may help if you have obesity-related health problems and have not succeeded with diet or lifestyle changes.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06158594RecruitingPhase 2
Best Amount of Structure for Healthy Kids
This study looks at how much structure (like organized activities) is best for kids' health. It takes place over 14 months and involves filling out surveys and possibly wearing a device to track activity. Families who qualify may help researchers learn how to support healthy habits in children.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 5–12 - NCT06169449Recruiting
Weight management for overweight endometrial cancer patients
This trial tests a weight management program for women with early-stage endometrial cancer or atypical hyperplasia who want to keep their fertility. It aims to see if losing weight can improve treatment outcomes.
Beijing, ChinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06169033Recruiting
Can belly fat scans predict weight-loss surgery success?
This study looks at how fat around your belly and inside your abdomen, seen on a CT scan, can predict how well bariatric (weight-loss) surgery will work for people with type 2 diabetes.
BeijingAges 16–70 - NCT06174389Recruiting
Weight loss study: diet, appetite and body changes
This study looks at how diet, appetite, and body changes work together during weight loss. It's designed for people with a BMI of 30 to 50 who want to lose weight and are not taking certain medications or have certain health conditions.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–60 - NCT06184633RecruitingPhase 4
Weight control in atrial fibrillation study
This study tests if a weight management program helps people with a new type of irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) and obesity. It aims to see if losing weight can improve heart rhythm and reduce the need for further treatment.
Arnhem, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT06192251Recruiting
Lifestyle medicine program for chronic conditions
This trial tests a complete lifestyle medicine program to help people with conditions like prediabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol, or being overweight. The program aims to improve your overall health through diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes.
Parry Sound, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06207110Recruiting
Family support program for children with high food responsiveness
This study tests a program for families with children ages 7–12 who have overweight or obesity and often feel strong urges to eat. The program helps parents support their child in eating healthier and being more active.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 7–12 - NCT06211556Recruiting
Reducing liver fat in type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether reducing liver fat can improve health in people with type 2 diabetes. It looks at the effects of a specific medication combined with exercise, tailored for those who are not very active.
Copenhagen, Capital RegionAges 30–70 - NCT06223555Recruiting
Mixed meal energy study in healthy adults
This study looks at how your body responds to a mixed meal (a test drink or meal) when the calories are either fixed or adjusted to your energy needs. It may help researchers understand how to measure metabolism more accurately.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–99 - NCT06226077RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Sleep health program for African American adults
This study is testing a culturally tailored program to help African American adults who are overweight and sleep poorly get more sleep. If you join, you'll work with a coach to improve your sleep habits and health.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 21–75 - NCT06226194Recruiting
Genes and weight loss after bariatric surgery
This study looks at how your genes might affect how much weight you lose after gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery. You may be able to help doctors better predict weight loss results for future patients.
Lleida, LeidaAges 18–65 - NCT06230510Recruiting
Whole vs. low-fat milk study for toddlers
This study compares the health effects of drinking whole milk versus 1% low-fat milk for one year in children aged 23 to 48 months. Researchers want to see which type of milk is better for growth and overall health.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 1.9 years–4 years - NCT06234332Recruiting
Peking University Birth Cohort in Weifang
This study follows pregnant women and their families in Weifang to learn about health during pregnancy, birth, and early childhood. If you join, you, your husband, and your baby will be part of a long-term research project that tracks your health and development.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06239116RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
RM-718 for obesity from hypothalamus injury or Prader-Willi syndrome
This study tests a new medicine called RM-718 for people with severe obesity linked to a specific brain pathway (MC4R). It may help if your obesity is due to a brain injury or tumor affecting the hypothalamus, or if you have Prader-Willi syndrome.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12–65 - NCT06240208Recruiting
Study of inactivity and appetite in healthy men
This study looks at how two weeks of being inactive (not exercising and walking very little) changes appetite and hunger in healthy, active men. It may help us understand why some people gain weight when they stop being active.
CopenhagenAges 40–55 - NCT06241144Recruiting
Supporting healthy habits after childbirth
This trial helps women who had a high body weight before pregnancy make lasting lifestyle changes after giving birth. It uses a smartphone program to support healthier eating and physical activity.
OuluAges 18 years+ - NCT06264427Recruiting
Study of metabolism issues in Greenland
This study looks at the genes and physical traits of people in Greenland with type 2 diabetes or severe obesity. It aims to better understand these conditions to improve care.
Nuuk, SermersooqAges 18 years+ - NCT06265246Recruiting
Milk and yogurt for stronger bones in young adults
This study tests whether adding milk and yogurt to your diet can improve bone health and body composition. If you're a young adult with low calcium intake, you may qualify to join.
Saskatoon, SaskatchewanAges 19–30 - NCT06271317Recruiting
Complications after sleeve gastrectomy study
This study looks at complications after a type of weight-loss surgery called sleeve gastrectomy (removing part of the stomach). If you are considering this surgery and meet the weight/health guidelines, you may be able to join to help doctors learn more about risks and recovery.
Nantes, NantesAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for overweight or obese?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,536 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.