Clinical trials · San Diego, CA
Overweight or Obesity clinical trials in San Diego
We’re tracking 45 recruiting overweight or obesity studies with a site in or near San Diego — including Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near San Diego
- NCT07752979RecruitingPhase 2
New drug for weight loss in adults with obesity or overweight
This study tests an investigational drug called ABBV-295 to see if it helps adults with obesity or overweight who have weight-related health conditions lose weight. It may offer a new treatment option for managing weight and improving overall health.
Spring Valley, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - 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.
Spring Valley, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07282600RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for type 2 diabetes and weight
This study tests a new medicine called eloralintide for people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or have obesity. It aims to see if the drug can help with weight loss and blood sugar control.
Spring Valley, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07353931RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for knee osteoarthritis pain in people with overweight or obesity
This trial tests an investigational drug called eloralintide to see if it can reduce knee pain in people with osteoarthritis who also have overweight or obesity. You may be able to join if you have knee osteoarthritis, a BMI of 27 or higher, and have tried to lose weight with diet before.
Spring Valley, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06824974Recruiting
Time-restricted eating for liver disease or cancer
This study tests whether combining time-restricted eating with healthy eating helps people with metabolic liver disease, cirrhosis, or early-stage liver cancer. If you are overweight and currently fast less than 12 hours at night, this diet approach might improve your health.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05197738Recruiting
Study using a sleep health app to improve sleep
This study tests a “sleep health” app (REFRESH) to see how it may help people track and improve sleep. You may be eligible if you’re an adult in the U.S. who can use the app on your own phone.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 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 - NCT06891352Recruiting
Timing meals to reduce disease risk in night shift workers
This study tests whether adjusting when you eat (time-restricted eating) can improve health in night shift workers. You would use a smartphone app to track your meals and follow a set eating schedule for up to a year.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT04721873RecruitingPhase 2
Weight-loss medicine for people with ulcerative colitis
This study tests whether a weight-loss medication, along with usual ulcerative colitis care, can help people who have both ulcerative colitis and obesity. It focuses on people with active symptoms or who need ongoing steroid medicine, and it also checks safety with heart, blood, infection, and mental-health screenings.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT07000539Recruiting
Green dye test in repeat weight loss surgery
This trial tests if a green dye, injected during repeat weight loss surgery, helps surgeons see blood flow better. It may reduce complications for people having a second bariatric procedure.
Tijuana, Estado de Baja CaliforniaAges 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.
Escondido, 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.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07776509RecruitingPhase 3
Adding a new drug to current weight-loss therapy for adults with obesity or overweight
This study tests a new medication (AZD6234) added to your current weight-management medication (an incretin-based drug) to see if it helps with weight loss. You may be eligible if you are overweight or obese with related health issues or type 2 diabetes.
Escondido, 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.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07253285RecruitingPhase 3
Study on cagrilintide and CagriSema for kids with excess weight
This trial tests two new medicines (cagrilintide and CagriSema) to see if they help children and teens lose weight. It's for young people who have tried lifestyle changes without enough success.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 8–18 - NCT07784725RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a weight loss injection for adults with obesity
This study tests a new medicine to help adults with obesity or overweight lose weight. It's for people who have had trouble losing weight in the past and don't have diabetes.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07770841RecruitingPhase 3
Oral medication for weight loss study
This study tests an oral medicine (semaglutide) to see if it helps adults with excess weight lose weight. It might offer an easier, pill-based treatment option for weight management.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07328568Recruiting
Quick sprints for better heart health
This study tests whether short bursts of intense exercise can improve your heart and lung fitness. You might join if you're generally healthy and not already very active.
San Marcos, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT07837973RecruitingPhase 2
Medicine to maintain weight loss after weight-loss shots
This study tests a new medicine called ALV-100 to see if it can help people who have already lost weight with a weight-loss injection or pill keep the weight off. You must be currently on a stable weight-loss medicine and have lost at least 10% of your body weight to join.
Oceanside, CaliforniaAges 18–75
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Overweight or Obesity trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near San Diego
Institutions with a site for the recruiting overweight or obesity studies listed above.
- Encompass Clinical Research · 4 studies
- Headlands Research - AMCR Institute · 4 studies
- Neighborhood Healthcare · 2 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center · 2 studies
- California State University--San Marcos Human Performance Laboratory
- Centro Medico Bariatrico
- Neighborhood Healthcare Institute of Health
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 San Diego?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 45 recruiting overweight or obesity studies with a site near San Diego, 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 San Diego?
- 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 San Diego to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near San Diego, 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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