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 1,530 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07465341Recruiting
Weight navigation program for weight-related health conditions
This study tests a program to help people with obesity and related health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure lose weight. Participants work with a care team through virtual visits and text check-ins.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–75 - NCT07478263Recruiting
Healthy eating trial for Latinas to prevent type 2 diabetes
This study tests a behavioral program designed to help Latinas with prediabetes improve their nutrition and eating patterns to prevent type 2 diabetes. It focuses on reducing cravings and building healthy habits.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT07479498Recruiting
Family weight health program for children 5–12
This trial tests a family-based program to help children ages 5 to 12 who are above a healthy weight. It focuses on increasing physical activity and healthy habits, and includes text messages from your clinic.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges Any age - NCT07480109Recruiting
More protein while on weight-loss meds in women
This study tests if eating extra protein helps middle-aged women with overweight or obesity who are just starting a GLP-1 medication. You would eat extra protein for a few weeks while staying active as usual.
Austin, TexasAges 30–60 - NCT07481630RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new medicine for weight loss and knee pain
This study tests if a new medicine called NNC0487-0111 can help people with extra weight and knee osteoarthritis lose weight and reduce knee pain. If you have knee pain most days and are willing to stop pain relievers for short periods, you may be able to join.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07674290RecruitingPhase 4
Study of MC4R Agonist for Bardet-Biedl Syndrome and Genetic Obesity
This trial tests a drug called setmelanotide for people with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (a rare genetic condition) or other severe genetic obesity. It looks at how well the drug works in real-world settings, not just in a lab.
EssenAges Any age - NCT07378072Recruiting
12-week daytime eating study for fatty liver in obesity
This study tests if restricting eating to daytime hours for 12 weeks can reduce liver fat in people with obesity. It aims to help those with fatty liver disease improve their health without medication.
AngersAges 18–65 - NCT07673822Enrolling by invitation
Heart, kidney, and metabolic disease study in Korea
This study looks at how common heart, kidney, and metabolic problems are in Korea by using health insurance records. It will help doctors understand how often these conditions happen together.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07487090RecruitingPhase 2
Exercise before or after eating
This study compares exercising on an empty stomach versus after eating to see how it affects energy use. It may help you understand when to exercise for better weight management.
Fort Smith, ArkansasAges 18–59 - NCT07503210RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new medicine to maintain weight loss
This study tests an investigational medicine to help people who have lost weight keep it off. It's for adults without diabetes who haven't used similar weight-loss drugs before.
Anniston, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07517042Recruiting
Lifestyle changes and mazdutide injection for weight loss
This trial tests whether combining lifestyle changes (diet and exercise) with a medication called mazdutide can help adults with obesity lose weight and keep it off. Mazdutide is an injectable medication that may help reduce appetite and support weight management over 2 years.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07527195RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CagriSema on Muscle Health in Adults with Obesity
This study tests a new medication called CagriSema to understand how it affects muscle health while helping people lose weight. You'll be in the trial for about a year, and researchers will monitor your muscle function and body composition.
Aarhus NAges 50–70 - NCT07530718Recruiting
How Weight-Loss Surgery Affects Body Composition in MS Patients
This study follows people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are having weight-loss surgery to understand how their body composition—the balance of muscle, fat, and bone—changes after surgery. The research may help doctors better support MS patients through weight-loss surgery.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07542873Recruiting
How Low Oxygen Affects Iron Absorption in People with Obesity
This study tests whether sleeping in a special tent that lowers oxygen levels for 8 weeks affects how your body absorbs iron. Researchers want to understand if low-oxygen conditions change iron levels in people with obesity.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 22–65 - NCT07543666Recruiting
Exercise and inflammation markers in healthy young adults
This study looks at how starting a structured exercise program affects inflammation in the body. Researchers want to understand the link between physical activity and inflammation markers in healthy young adults.
München, BavariaAges 18–45 - NCT07553936Recruiting
Alternative Proteins in Mediterranean Food Supply Chains
This study tests new plant-based and alternative protein foods (like those from legumes, insects, and algae) to see if they're safe, healthy, and practical for everyday use. You'll help researchers understand how these sustainable protein options can work in Mediterranean diets.
Bologna, BOAges 18–65 - NCT07565051Recruiting
Predicting weight loss after gastric bypass surgery
This study looks at whether measuring muscle mass before gastric bypass surgery can predict how much weight you'll lose afterward. Understanding this connection may help doctors better prepare patients for surgery and set realistic goals.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges Any age - NCT07568938Recruiting
Anesthesia types and stress response in weight-loss surgery
This study compares two anesthesia methods—inhaled gas (desflurane) versus IV medication (TIVA)—during weight-loss surgery to see how each affects your body's stress response and recovery. The goal is to understand which approach may be safer and more comfortable for patients having bariatric surgery.
AthensAges 18–65 - NCT07585487Recruiting
How medications work in children of different weights during surgery
This study measures how two common medications—paracetamol (pain reliever) and cefazolin (antibiotic)—move through the body differently in children who are normal weight versus overweight. Researchers will take small blood samples during routine surgery to understand the best doses for each child.
GhentAges 2–15 - NCT07588438RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide effectiveness and safety for diabetes and weight loss in Paraguay
This study tests how well and safely tirzepatide (a new injectable medication) works in real-world conditions for people with type 2 diabetes or obesity in Paraguay. The medication helps lower blood sugar and reduce weight.
AsunciónAges 18–70 - NCT07589322Recruiting
How GLP-1 drugs reshape fat and metabolism
This study compares how a GLP-1 medication (a drug that helps control blood sugar and weight) changes the way your body stores and uses fat. Researchers will use imaging scans to see these changes over time in people with metabolic syndrome—a cluster of health conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and excess weight.
TaipeiAges 20–65 - NCT07589647Recruiting
Brain Stimulation for Bipolar Disorder and Weight Management
This study tests whether a small electrical stimulation device targeting a specific brain region (the suprachiasmatic nucleus) can help improve metabolic health and weight in people with stable bipolar disorder who also have obesity. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–45 - NCT07600411Recruiting
Weight-loss surgery and mood: comparing two surgical approaches
This study follows patients undergoing one of two common weight-loss surgeries (sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass) to see how each affects binge eating, depression, and anxiety. Researchers want to understand which surgery may help improve both weight and mental health outcomes.
Cairo, Al-Manial CairoAges 18–60 - NCT07604610Recruiting
Heart Fat and Metabolic Health in Older Adults
This study looks at fat tissue around the heart and how it relates to metabolic health (blood sugar, cholesterol, weight) in people aged 50–70. Researchers will use ultrasound imaging to measure this fat and understand its connection to heart disease risk.
MoscowAges 50–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for overweight or obese?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,530 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.
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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.