Clinical trials · Los Angeles, CA
Overweight or Obesity clinical trials in Los Angeles
We’re tracking 80 recruiting overweight or obesity studies with a site in or near Los Angeles — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Los Angeles
- NCT07784270RecruitingPhase 3
Weight loss injection for adults with type 2 diabetes and overweight
This study tests a new injected medicine that may help people with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity lose weight. The trial will see how well it works and if it is safe compared to a placebo.
Gardena, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07564414RecruitingPhase 3
Weight Loss Study Comparing Two Doses of CagriSema
This study tests whether a new combination medication called CagriSema (in two different doses) helps people with obesity lose weight. You may qualify if you're 18 or older, have a BMI of 35 or higher, and either don't have type 2 diabetes or have it well-controlled.
Van Nuys, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04913064Recruiting
White button mushroom supplement for inflammation in high-risk breast cancer
This trial tests whether a white button mushroom powder supplement can lower inflammation in postmenopausal women who have a high risk of breast cancer. If it helps, it could improve early prevention strategies for people at higher risk.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT07684144RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term study of a weight-loss medication for people who completed an earlier trial
This study tests the long-term effects of a medication called maridebart cafraglutide for weight management. It is for people who already completed a 72-week study of this drug and want to continue treatment.
Cerritos, CaliforniaAges 18–99 - NCT07720271RecruitingPhase 3
Zenagamtide weight loss study for adults
This study is testing a new tablet called Zenagamtide to help people with extra body weight lose weight. It's for adults who are not diabetic and haven't used similar weight loss drugs before.
Lomita, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07533175RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new weight-loss medicine for type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a new medicine called NNC0487-0111 helps people with type 2 diabetes and excess weight lose weight. You'll take the medicine along with your current diabetes care to see if it works better than standard treatment.
Lomita, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07575399RecruitingPhase 3
Switching to a New Weight-Loss Medication From Current GLP-1
This trial tests whether switching from your current GLP-1 medication (like Ozempic or Wegovy) to a new drug called maridebart cafraglutide works as well or better for weight management. You must have already lost at least 10% of your body weight on your current GLP-1 and be doing well with it.
Rolling Hills Estates, CaliforniaAges 18–99 - NCT07392190RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for people with persistent obesity
This trial tests if adding eloralintide helps people who are still obese or overweight while taking weekly incretin therapy. It aims to support additional weight loss for those who haven't reached their goals.
Rolling Hills Estates, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07654374RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new pill for weight loss and diabetes
This study tests a new daily pill (aleniglipron) to help adults with excess weight and type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve blood sugar control. It may be a good fit if you have a BMI of 27 or higher and your diabetes is managed with A1c between 6.5% and 10%.
Rolling Hills Estates, CaliforniaAges 18–79 - NCT07321886RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for people with obesity or overweight
This trial tests if an investigational drug called eloralintide can help people with obesity or overweight lose weight. It is for people who do not have type 2 diabetes and who have tried but struggled to lose weight on their own.
Rolling Hills Estates, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07369011RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for sleep apnea with obesity
This study tests an investigational medication called eloralintide to see if it can improve sleep apnea in people who are overweight or have obesity. You will receive either the study drug or a placebo (inactive shot), and your sleep and weight will be monitored over time.
Los Alamitos, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07351058RecruitingPhase 3
Enicepatide for weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes
This trial tests an investigational medication, Enicepatide, to see if it helps people with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve blood sugar control. You will receive weekly injections and regular check-ups.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07684235RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term study of a weight-loss drug for trial graduates
This study tests a drug called Maridebart Cafraglutide for long-term weight management in people who completed a previous related trial. It looks at how well the drug works and its safety over time.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 18–99 - NCT07225816RecruitingPhase 1
How fasting affects stomach food with GLP-1 drugs
This study looks at how long fasting and temporarily stopping certain diabetes or weight-loss medications (like semaglutide or liraglutide) affects how much food stays in your stomach. It may help understand how these medications work in people who are overweight.
Cypress, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07710768RecruitingPhase 1
A study on how UBT251 affects certain drugs in people with extra weight
This study tests if a new medicine called UBT251 changes how the body processes caffeine, midazolam (a sedative), and warfarin (a blood thinner). It is for generally healthy adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 27 and 40.
Cypress, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07395687RecruitingPhase 2
Study of UBT251 for people with overweight or obesity
This trial tests different doses of UBT251, a new medicine, to see how well it helps people lose weight. It may be an option if you have overweight or obesity and meet certain age and BMI requirements.
Cypress, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07815678RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Safety study of an oral medication in people with normal or higher weight
This study tests a new oral medication called ACCG-2671 to see how safe it is and how your body handles it. It's an early-stage trial, so the main focus is on safety and tolerability. The study has different parts: one for people with normal weight and one for people with higher weight who are already taking a GLP-1 injection for weight loss.
Cypress, CaliforniaAges 25–75 - NCT06924320RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of two medicines for weight loss and diabetes
This study tests two investigational medications, MET233 and MET097, in people with obesity or overweight, with or without type 2 diabetes. It aims to see if the combination can help with weight loss and blood sugar control.
Cypress, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07783802RecruitingPhase 2
Study of clazakizumab for adults with high inflammation and heart risk
This study tests whether clazakizumab can reduce the risk of heart attacks or strokes in people with high levels of inflammation (measured by a blood test called hsCRP) and conditions like heart disease, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, or kidney disease. If you qualify, you'll receive either the study drug or a placebo to see if it helps lower your risk.
Glendora, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07595549RecruitingPhase 3
Testing Berobenatide for Weight Loss in Overweight Adults
This study tests a new medicine called berobenatide to help people with overweight or obesity lose weight. The medicine may also help improve related health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes.
Canoga Park, CaliforniaAges 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.
Anaheim, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07668414RecruitingPhase 3
Study comparing Zenagamtide and Semaglutide for weight loss
This trial tests a new medicine Zenagamtide to see if it helps people with excess weight lose more weight than Semaglutide, an existing weight loss drug. You may join if you are an adult with overweight or obesity but do not have diabetes.
Pomona, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06783751Recruiting
New surgical method to reduce acid reflux after weight loss surgery
This trial tests a modified version of sleeve gastrectomy that aims to reduce the risk of acid reflux (GERD) after surgery. It is for people aged 18–65 with a BMI between 35 and 55 who already have some degree of GERD and are planning to have weight loss surgery.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - 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
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Overweight or Obesity trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Los Angeles
Institutions with a site for the recruiting overweight or obesity studies listed above.
- Southern California Clinical Research · 4 studies
- Altasciences Clinical LA, Inc. · 3 studies
- Ark Clinical Research · 3 studies
- Peninsula Research Associates · 3 studies
- University Clinical Investigators, Inc. · 3 studies
- University of California, Irvine · 3 studies
- Artemis Institute for Clinical Research · 2 studies
- Catalina Research Institute · 2 studies
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 California.
Common questions
- Are there overweight or obesity clinical trials near Los Angeles?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 80 recruiting overweight or obesity studies with a site near Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles?
- 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 Los Angeles to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Los Angeles, 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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