Clinical trials · North Carolina
Overweight or Obesity clinical trials in North Carolina
We’re tracking 62 recruiting overweight or obesity studies with a site in North Carolina — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in North Carolina
- NCT06734312Recruiting
Stomach procedure to maintain weight loss after GLP-1s
This study is for people who have lost weight using semaglutide or tirzepatide and are stopping that medication. It tests a stomach procedure (called mucosal ablation) to see if it can help you keep the weight off after stopping the drug.
Cary, North CarolinaAges 21–65 - NCT07570758RecruitingPhase 2
Testing ERX1000 to Help Adults Manage Obesity
This study tests whether a new medication called ERX1000 is safe and well-tolerated in adults with obesity. The trial will help doctors understand if this treatment could be helpful for weight management.
Monroe, North CarolinaAges 18–60 - 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.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05674799Recruiting
Program to lower future obesity and diabetes risks
This trial tests a lifestyle and coaching program (NDPP-NextGen) to help reduce the chances of obesity and diabetes risk passing to the next generation. It’s for people planning a pregnancy soon and who may be at higher risk due to body weight.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18–39 - NCT04805502Recruiting
Pregnancy exercise program to help prevent childhood obesity
This trial studies whether a structured exercise program during pregnancy can help lower the risk of childhood obesity. If you qualify, you may be asked to exercise during early pregnancy and share information with the research team.
Greenville, North CarolinaAges 18–45 - 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.
Wilmington, North CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT07745504RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two versions of a new weight-loss medication
This study compares two different versions of an investigational weight-loss medication (cagrilintide) against a placebo to see which is more effective and safe for people with excess weight. Participation involves receiving injections and regular check-ins to monitor your progress.
Greensboro, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Greensboro, North CarolinaAges 18 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.
Morehead City, North CarolinaAges 18–99 - 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.
Hickory, North CarolinaAges 18–99 - 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.
Greensboro, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07667803RecruitingPhase 3
Study of elecoglipron for weight loss in obesity or overweight
This trial tests an investigational drug called elecoglipron to see if it helps people with obesity or overweight lose weight. It may be an option if you have a high body mass index or weight-related health issues like high blood pressure or prediabetes.
Greensboro, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07607587RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new weight-loss drug for people who couldn't tolerate GLP-1 shots
This study tests a new injectable medication called cagrilintide for people with obesity who had to stop GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic or Wegovy) because of stomach problems. The goal is to see if cagrilintide causes fewer stomach side effects while still helping with weight.
Monroe, North CarolinaAges 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.
Statesville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT03885245RecruitingPhase 2
L-citrulline supplement for overweight adults with later-onset asthma
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding L-citrulline can improve asthma control in overweight adults whose asthma started later in life. It compares your asthma symptoms and lung testing results to see if the supplement helps when asthma is already being treated.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT06724406Recruiting
Family weight loss program for Black adults
This study tests a family-centered weight loss program for Black adults and their family members. You and a family member or partner will work together to lose weight and improve health.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT06623669RecruitingPhase 2
Mobile program to reduce pain and improve health in older adults
This trial tests a mobile program to help reduce pain and improve health in older adults with knee or hip arthritis who are not very active. The program involves exercise and may help with weight management.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 65 years+ - NCT07817875RecruitingPhase 3
Tirzepatide for weight loss in children aged 6 to under 12
This study tests a once-weekly medication called tirzepatide to help children aged 6 to under 12 with obesity lose weight. It compares the medication to a placebo (inactive shot) to see if it safely helps with weight loss in this age group.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 6–11 - 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.
Greensboro, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07567001RecruitingPhase 3
Testing NNC0487-0111 for Heart Failure and Obesity
This study tests whether a new medication called NNC0487-0111 can help people with heart failure who also have obesity. Researchers will compare it to a placebo (inactive pill) to see if it improves heart function and overall health.
Apex, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07216820Recruiting
Nerve blocks for shoulder surgery in obesity
This study compares two types of nerve blocks for shoulder surgery in people with obesity. It tests whether a block that spares the phrenic nerve (which helps you breathe) can keep your breathing strength stronger after surgery.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07156578Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Long-term bivamelagon for hypothalamic obesity
This long-term study tests a new drug, bivamelagon, for people with hypothalamic obesity. It's for those who already completed a similar study and tolerated the drug well.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 12 years+ - NCT07065552RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Tirzepatide for weight-linked endometrial cancer
This trial tests if the weight-loss drug tirzepatide can help people with obesity-related endometrial cancer before their hysterectomy. It may improve surgical outcomes and overall health.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Asheville, North CarolinaAges 18–99
Overweight or Obesity trials by city in North Carolina
Where these studies are running in North Carolina
Institutions with a site for the recruiting overweight or obesity studies listed above.
- Accellacare · 3 studies
- Piedmont Healthcare · 3 studies
- Carteret Medical Group · 2 studies
- Duke University Medical Center · 2 studies
- PharmQuest Life Sciences LLC · 2 studies
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 2 studies
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences · 2 studies
- Accellacare - Wilmington - 1917 Tradd Court
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.
Overweight or Obesity trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there overweight or obesity clinical trials in North Carolina?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 62 recruiting overweight or obesity studies with a site in North Carolina, 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 in North Carolina?
- 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 North Carolina to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in North Carolina, 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.
Not the right time?
New overweight or obesity studies open in North Carolina regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.