Clinical trials · Chicago, IL
Overweight or Obesity clinical trials in Chicago
We’re tracking 55 recruiting overweight or obesity studies with a site in or near Chicago — including Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Chicago
- NCT07351045RecruitingPhase 3
Study of enicepatide for weight loss in obesity or overweight
This study tests a new injectable medication called enicepatide for people with obesity or overweight who have not been able to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. It may help you lose weight and improve health conditions linked to excess weight.
Skokie, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - 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.
Skokie, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07509307RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new medicine for weight loss and knee pain in osteoarthritis
This trial tests if a new medicine, NNC0487-0111, can help people with excess weight and knee osteoarthritis lose weight and reduce knee pain. It is for people who have had knee pain for at least three months and who can stop taking pain relievers for short periods before study visits.
Skokie, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06548048Recruiting
Dietary supplement for fat burning in overweight women
This study tests whether a dietary supplement can help your body burn fat more efficiently. It is for overweight women with regular menstrual cycles who are not using weight loss medications.
Addison, IllinoisAges 18–50 - NCT07037459RecruitingPhase 3
A study of a new drug for heart failure with obesity
This trial tests a medication called maridebart cafraglutide for people with heart failure (where the heart doesn't pump as well as it should) and obesity. The goal is to see if it can help improve symptoms and outcomes.
Hazel Crest, IllinoisAges 18–99 - NCT07575932RecruitingPhase 2
Testing New Weight Loss Medications PF-08653945 and PF-08653944
This study tests two new experimental medications designed to help adults lose weight and improve weight-related health conditions like high blood pressure and sleep apnea. Participants will take one of these medications to see if it's safe and effective.
Naperville, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07291232RecruitingPhase 1
Study of an injected drug for adults with obesity
This study tests an injected medication called ABBV-295 for adults with obesity. The goal is to see how safe it is and how the body processes it. You may join if you have a BMI between 30 and 45 and are generally healthy, and you haven't been on other weight loss treatments recently.
Grayslake, IllinoisAges 18–65
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Overweight or Obesity trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Chicago
Institutions with a site for the recruiting overweight or obesity studies listed above.
- Endeavor Health · 2 studies
- ACPRU
- Biofortis
- Bioluminux Clinical Research
- Cardiovascular Research of Northwest Indiana LLC
- Chicago Medical Research
- Clinical Investigation Specialists, Inc
- Elevate Clinical Research
What taking part in a overweight or obesity study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting overweight or obesity studies in Illinois.
Common questions
- Are there overweight or obesity clinical trials near Chicago?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 55 recruiting overweight or obesity studies with a site near Chicago, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a overweight or obesity study near Chicago?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Chicago to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Chicago, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a overweight or obesity trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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