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
- NCT06538714Recruiting
Interval training for overweight or obese girls
This study tests whether a special type of exercise (interval training) can improve heart and metabolic health in girls aged 12 to 15 who are overweight or obese. It may help you understand a new way to get and stay healthy.
TunisAges 12–15 - NCT06538948Recruiting
Eating behavior after weight loss surgery
This study measures how people eat and how their gut hormones change after weight loss surgery. It compares different groups to understand differences between men and women.
Männedorf, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT06541509RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Semaglutide for heart failure in overweight patients
This trial studies whether the drug semaglutide can help people with heart failure who are overweight. It aims to see if the drug improves heart function and symptoms.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 20–80 - NCT06546085Recruiting
Extracellular vesicles, insulin, and exercise in type 2 diabetes
This study looks at how tiny particles called extracellular vesicles affect how your body uses insulin, and whether exercise can make a difference. It is for people with type 2 diabetes (or normal blood sugar) who are not very active and have been on diabetes medication for a long time.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 30–80 - NCT06547515Recruiting
Bone and muscle health after sleeve gastrectomy
This study looks at how sleeve gastrectomy surgery affects bone and muscle health in men and women at different life stages (before and after menopause). It compares people having the surgery with those who qualify but don't have it.
QuébecAges 18 years+ - NCT06554314Recruiting
Probiotics for gut health and blood fat in adults
This study tests whether taking a probiotic supplement can improve gut health and reduce blood fat levels in adults who are slightly overweight or have high body fat. It may be a good option for people looking for a natural way to support their health.
Taichung, SouthAges 20–65 - NCT06554717RecruitingPhase 2
Tesamorelin and exercise for physical function in HIV
This study tests whether adding tesamorelin to an exercise program helps older adults with HIV improve their physical function and reduce belly fat. It is designed for people who are mostly sedentary and show early signs of frailty.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 50–80 - NCT06557005Recruiting
Helping new mothers with chronic conditions get primary care
This study helps new mothers with chronic health conditions transition smoothly from pregnancy care to regular primary care. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, severe obesity, depression, or anxiety, you may be able to join a program that coordinates your care after childbirth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06561815Recruiting
Body composition test in heart attack patients
This trial looks at how a simple, painless test called bioelectrical impedance analysis can measure your body's water, fat, and muscle. It may help doctors understand how these factors affect recovery from a heart attack or unstable angina.
Buenos Aires, Buenos AiresAges 18 years+ - NCT06570707Recruiting
School fruit and veggie program for child & parent health
This study tests a school-based fruit and vegetable co-op to see if it improves the heart health and well-being of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders and their parents in communities with persistent poverty.
Houston, TexasAges 6–9 - NCT06571487Recruiting
Growth hormone resistance in beta cells after pregnancy
This study looks at how the body's insulin-making cells (beta cells) might become resistant to growth hormone after a full-term pregnancy. It compares women who had gestational diabetes to those who didn't, to learn more about diabetes risk. You may join if you had a healthy single-baby pregnancy in the last 5 years and never had type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–45 - NCT06571500Recruiting
Growth hormone and insulin cells in type 2 diabetes risk
This study looks at how growth hormone affects insulin-making cells in people at risk for type 2 diabetes. It may help explain why some people with a family history of diabetes develop the condition.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–59 - NCT06582875RecruitingPhase 2
GLP-1 drug for polycystic kidney disease and weight
This study tests a GLP-1 receptor agonist (a type of medicine that helps with weight and metabolism) in people with polycystic kidney disease who are overweight. It aims to see if this drug can help slow kidney disease progression.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT06590519Recruiting
Testing date seed extract for diabetes and heart risk
This study tests whether an extract from date seeds might help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar and lower their risk of heart disease. Participants will take the extract as a supplement, and researchers will track how it affects their diabetes and heart health over time.
Serdang, SelangorAges 18–80 - NCT06592261RecruitingPhase 1
Insulin suppression test for weight groups
This study tests a new way to measure how the body handles insulin in people with different body weights. It may help researchers understand insulin resistance better.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06595134Recruiting
AI heart scan study for people with obesity
This study is testing an AI tool to improve heart scans in people with obesity who may have hidden heart disease. If you are 45 or older, have a BMI of 30 or higher, and your doctor thinks you might have heart problems, this study could help find them earlier.
ViennaAges 45 years+ - NCT06596902Recruiting
Physical activity program for Latino families near the U.S.-Mexico border
This trial tests a program to help Latino families become more active and fit. It takes place at community centers near the border and includes both parents and children.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 6 years+ - NCT06597474RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Food-Body-Mind wellness program for preschoolers
This study tests a 16-week program called Food-Body-Mind that helps preschoolers and their families build healthy habits. It focuses on movement, eating well, and feeling good about your body, and is designed for children ages 3 to 5 in Head Start programs.
Jackson, MichiganAges 3–5 - NCT06597617Recruiting
Exercise Program After Weight Loss Surgery
This study looks at how a personalized exercise program after weight loss surgery might reduce the impact of long-lasting environmental chemicals (called persistent organic pollutants) that are stored in body fat. It may help you lose weight more safely and improve your health after surgery.
NiceAges 18–55 - NCT06599047Recruiting
Fat tissue study in type 2 diabetes surgery patients
This study looks at fat tissue in people with type 2 diabetes who are having abdominal surgery. It aims to understand how fat differs in people with diabetes compared to those without, which may help improve future treatments.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT06600555Recruiting
Metabolic surgery for diabetes control
This trial tests a type of weight-loss surgery (called metabolic surgery) to see if it helps people with type 2 diabetes achieve better blood sugar control. It's for people who have struggled to manage their diabetes with standard treatments and have a BMI between 30 and 35.
VilleurbanneAges 18–65 - NCT06602141Recruiting
Exercise and fat cell changes study
This study looks at how endurance exercise changes fat cells in the body. It may help understand how exercise benefits weight-related health.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18–45 - NCT06610162Recruiting
Metabolic responses to fasting and overfeeding in women
This study looks at how women's bodies burn energy (thermogenesis) when they fast or eat a lot. Researchers want to understand how these processes differ in premenopausal vs. postmenopausal women.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT06617689Recruiting
Education on drinking and oral health after weight loss surgery
This study tests whether a patient education program can help people having weight loss surgery improve their drinking habits and oral hygiene.
TrondheimAges 18 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.