Clinical trials · Texas
Overweight or Obesity clinical trials in Texas
We’re tracking 99 recruiting overweight or obesity studies with a site in Texas — including Early Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Texas
- NCT07571109RecruitingPhase 3
Weight Loss Medicine for Sleep Apnea on CPAP
This study tests a new injectable medicine (NNC0487-0111) to help people lose weight and improve obstructive sleep apnea (a breathing condition during sleep). You must already be using a CPAP machine (positive airway pressure device) for your sleep apnea.
DeSoto, TexasAges 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.
Dallas, TexasAges 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.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03947697Recruiting
Electrical stimulation to help improve blood sugar control
This study tests whether electrical stimulation can improve blood sugar control in people who are overweight and not very active. It’s designed for people with low exercise habits and will compare how your blood sugar responds to the intervention.
El Paso, TexasAges 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.
Houston, TexasAges 8–18 - NCT07202884RecruitingPhase 3
Orforglipron for Women with Stress Incontinence and Overweight
This study tests an oral medication called orforglipron to see if it helps women with stress urinary incontinence who are also overweight or have obesity. The medicine may reduce leaking episodes and also help with weight loss.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07075341Recruiting
Healthy living beyond weight study
This study tests whether a program focused on healthy eating and activity can help people manage their weight or maintain a healthy weight after treatment. It may be right for you if you are an adult concerned about your weight or health.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06759701RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Weight loss drug before prostate cancer surgery pilot study
This study tests if taking tirzepatide (a weight loss medicine) before prostate removal surgery is safe and helpful for overweight men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer. It aims to see if losing weight can improve surgery outcomes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06173778RecruitingPhase 2
Semaglutide for weight management after quitting smoking
This study tests whether the drug semaglutide (often used for weight loss) can help people who quit smoking avoid gaining weight. It's for people who are overweight or have weight-related health issues and want to stop smoking.
Austin, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT06339320Recruiting
Stomach stitching for weight loss
This trial tests a non-surgical procedure called Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) to help people with obesity lose weight. A doctor uses a thin tube with a camera to stitch your stomach smaller, so you feel full sooner.
Sugar Land, TexasAges 18 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.
Austin, TexasAges 6–11 - NCT07774065Recruiting
Ventilation strategies in obese patients during laparoscopic surgery
This study tests different ways of using a breathing machine (ventilator) during laparoscopic surgery in people with obesity. The goal is to find a safer and more effective ventilation method for this group.
Galveston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07693608Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Tirzepatide for weight loss in stimulant use disorder
This trial tests whether a weekly injection called tirzepatide (a diabetes and weight-loss medication) can help people with obesity and stimulant use disorder reduce stimulant use and lose weight. It aims to see if treating both conditions together improves outcomes.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–65 - 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.
Shavano Park, TexasAges 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.
Austin, TexasAges 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.
Austin, TexasAges 18–99 - NCT06924177Recruiting
Spinal cord injury diet study for wheelchair users
This study tests a special diet program for people with spinal cord injuries who use a wheelchair. It aims to see if the diet can improve health and well-being.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06918821Recruiting
Tiny Steps to Health: Helping Toddlers Play and Eat Well
This study tests a program that helps parents and toddlers ages 1.5 to 3 years learn healthy eating, active play, and physical activity in a group setting. It aims to reduce obesity by making healthy habits fun and easy for the whole family.
Houston, TexasAges 1.5 years–3 years - NCT06916364Enrolling by invitation
Airway rod for intubation in adults with obesity
This trial tests if a special rod helps place a breathing tube more easily in adults with obesity who are having planned surgery. It could make the procedure safer and more comfortable.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06811324RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for muscle and vessel health in older adults
This study tests if the drug tirzepatide can improve muscle and blood vessel health in older adults with obesity. You may be eligible if you are 50 or older, have a BMI between 30 and 40, and do not have diabetes.
San Antonio, TexasAges 50 years+ - NCT06447246Enrolling by invitation
Long-term effects of obesity on children's lungs and heart
This study looks at how obesity affects breathing and heart health in children as they get older. Researchers will test kids who were part of a previous study to see how their health has changed after about 6 years.
Dallas, TexasAges 14–18 - NCT06439277RecruitingPhase 3
Tirzepatide for teens with obesity and related health problems
This study tests a medication called tirzepatide (a once-weekly injection) to help teenagers with obesity and related health conditions lose weight. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective for this age group.
Shavano Park, TexasAges 12–17 - NCT05918575Recruiting
Breathing support after a breathing tube in very obese adults
This trial tests whether giving noninvasive breathing support (using a mask or similar device, without a new breathing tube) right after removing a breathing tube works better for severely obese adults. It mainly looks at people at higher risk of needing help breathing again after extubation.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05747976Recruiting
Study for children with very high body size measurements
This study is building a program database for children who have unusually high body size measurements for their age. By collecting genetic and health information, researchers hope to better understand causes of obesity and guide care.
Houston, TexasAges Any age
Overweight or Obesity trials by city in Texas
Where these studies are running in Texas
Institutions with a site for the recruiting overweight or obesity studies listed above.
- Austin Heart · 2 studies
- Biopharma Informatic, LLC · 2 studies
- Consano Clinical Research, LLC · 2 studies
- Driscoll Children's Hospital · 2 studies
- East Texas Cardiology PA · 2 studies
- Epic Medical Research · 2 studies
- PharmaTex Research · 2 studies
- Sherman Clinical Research · 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.
Overweight or Obesity trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there overweight or obesity clinical trials in Texas?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 99 recruiting overweight or obesity studies with a site in Texas, 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 Texas?
- 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 Texas to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Texas, 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 Texas 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.