Clinical trials
Overweight or Obesity clinical trials
Below are recruiting overweight or obesity clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,536 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06616714Recruiting
Weight loss procedure for people with obesity and IBD
This study tests a weight-loss procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (a stomach-reducing procedure done through a scope) in people with both obesity and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It aims to see if the procedure is safe and helpful for this group.
RomaAges 18–70 - NCT06620562RecruitingPhase 4
Testing a weight loss pill after sleeve gastrectomy surgery
This study tests whether adding a medication (naltrexone/bupropion) to sleeve gastrectomy surgery can improve weight loss. It may be a good fit if you are eligible for a first-time sleeve gastrectomy and meet certain health criteria.
Québec, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT06622382Recruiting
Weight loss study using a new procedure called BEAM
This study tests a procedure called BEAM to help people with obesity lose weight. It is for people who have tried other weight loss methods like diet, exercise, and medication but haven't succeeded.
ShatinAges 18–70 - NCT06626113Recruiting
Nerve activity and obesity study
This trial looks at how the nerves that control blood pressure work in people with obesity and insulin resistance. It may help explain why some people develop high blood pressure and others don't.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–79 - NCT06630663Recruiting
Wearable device and app for diet and exercise
This trial tests if a wearable device and a smartphone app can help you improve your diet and exercise habits. It is for people who are overweight and have related health conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes.
Taipei, TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT06642363RecruitingPhase 1
Astaxanthin for PCOS symptoms and heart health
This trial tests if astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant, can improve PCOS symptoms and heart-related health in women with PCOS who are overweight but not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Isfahan, IsfahanAges 18–45 - NCT06654323Recruiting
Behavioral program for childhood obesity
This study tests different levels of a behavioral program to help children with obesity lose weight and live healthier. Families will receive support and guidance over 12 months.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 5–17 - NCT06669715Recruiting
Physical fitness and heart health in adults
This study looks at physical fitness and blood flow in a wide range of adults. It aims to understand how fitness affects heart health across different people.
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06682481Recruiting
Pancreas-Liver Communication in Teens with Obesity
This study looks at how the pancreas and liver talk to each other in teens with obesity. It may help understand why some teens develop diabetes or fatty liver.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 12–16 - NCT06687122Recruiting
Eggs, metabolism, and choline study
This trial studies how eating 3 eggs daily for 4 weeks affects your metabolism and choline levels. It may help if you have obesity and are looking for a simple dietary change to improve your health.
Québec, QuebecAges 30–65 - NCT07230808Recruiting
Obesity prevention program for parents in home visiting
This trial offers a digital program to help parents prevent childhood obesity. It's designed for families already in a home visiting program and aims to support healthy growth in babies born healthy and on time.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 16–65 - NCT06710340Recruiting
Study of nuts in women with obesity and diabetes
This study looks at how eating nuts affects blood sugar and other health measures in women with obesity and type 2 diabetes. It may help understand if nuts can be a helpful part of managing diabetes.
Botucatu, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06716125Recruiting
Lifestyle changes for obese men with sexual and hearing issues
This trial tests whether lifestyle changes can help obese men who have both sexual difficulties and ringing in the ears. It might improve your overall health and these symptoms.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 35–45 - NCT06721507RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide after weight loss surgery
This study tests whether giving tirzepatide (a medicine that helps with weight and blood sugar) right after weight loss surgery can improve results. It is for people who are already scheduled for sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass at UK HealthCare.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT06727500Recruiting
Exercise training for kids with obesity
This trial tests whether two types of exercise training (high-intensity interval training or a mix of HIIT and jumping exercises) improve muscle and tendon health in children and teenagers with obesity. It looks at how results differ based on whether kids are before or after their growth spurt.
SantiagoAges 7–17 - NCT06729203Recruiting
Ultrasound for belly fat and insulin resistance in women
This trial tests if ultrasound cavitation—a non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to break down fat—can help lower insulin resistance in women with central obesity (fat around the belly). It's a possible option if you have insulin resistance and are not taking diabetes medication.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 25–40 - NCT06734273RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Sleeve gastrectomy with tirzepatide for weight loss
This trial compares getting a sleeve gastrectomy alone versus getting it along with tirzepatide (a medicine that helps with weight loss and diabetes) to see if combining them leads to more weight loss. It may help people who are having their first sleeve gastrectomy.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–65 - NCT06736028Recruiting
Ketogenic diet for weight loss maintenance in obesity
This study tests whether a ketogenic diet helps people with obesity keep weight off by changing how your body burns energy and controls appetite. You will follow a low-carb, high-fat diet and be monitored for several months.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT06742710RecruitingPhase 4
Liraglutide for obese infertility in PCOS
This trial tests if liraglutide, a weight-loss medication, can help obese women with PCOS who have a frozen embryo achieve pregnancy. It aims to improve fertility outcomes by aiding weight loss before embryo transfer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 20–40 - NCT06745063RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a diabetes drug to reduce artery stiffness in veterans with obesity
This trial tests whether an SGLT2 inhibitor (a type of diabetes medication) can help reduce stiffness in the arteries of veterans who have obesity. If you are a veteran aged 30-60 with a BMI of 30-45 and have stiffer arteries than expected for your age, this study might be an option.
Columbia, MissouriAges 30–60 - NCT06752018Recruiting
Inflammation, heart disease, and diabetes study
This study looks at how inflammation affects heart disease and diabetes. It may help find new ways to prevent or treat these conditions.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT06759623Recruiting
Lung function and anesthesia in bariatric surgery
This study checks how well your lungs work after you receive anesthesia (sleep medicine) for weight-loss surgery. It will help doctors choose the best anesthetic for people with obesity.
GdanskAges 18 years+ - NCT06760546RecruitingPhase 3
Testing setmelanotide for weight gain after brain injury
This trial tests a daily injection called setmelanotide to see if it can help people who have gained weight due to a brain injury or condition affecting the hypothalamus. It may help reduce hunger and support weight loss.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 4 years+ - NCT06770049Recruiting
Personalized lifestyle program for weight loss in obesity
This study tests a lifestyle program tailored to your biology or behavior to help with weight loss. It is for adults with obesity who haven't had weight loss surgery or used certain weight loss medications recently.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for overweight or obesity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,536 recruiting overweight or obesity studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a overweight or obesity trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a overweight or obesity trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
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.