Clinical trials · Houston, TX
Overweight clinical trials in Houston
We’re tracking 37 recruiting overweight studies with a site in or near Houston — including Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Houston
- NCT07654361RecruitingPhase 3
A new pill for weight loss in obesity and overweight
This study tests an investigational pill called aleniglipron to see if it helps people with obesity or overweight who also have a weight-related health problem (like high blood pressure) lose weight safely. It is a Phase 3 trial, meaning it is in the final stages before seeking approval.
Houston, TexasAges 18–79 - NCT06143956RecruitingPhase 2
Weight loss treatments for adults with obesity
This clinical trial tests new treatments for adults who are overweight or have obesity. The goal is to help people lose weight and improve their health.
Houston, TexasAges 18–75 - 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.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06273072RecruitingPhase 2
Metformin for asthma in overweight adults
This trial tests whether the diabetes drug metformin can help people with asthma who are also overweight or obese. The goal is to see if it improves asthma control and reduces the need for rescue medications.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07589608RecruitingPhase 2
Weight Loss Study With Two New Injectable Medications
This study tests two new injectable drugs (macupatide and eloralintide) alone or together to help adults with obesity or excess weight lose weight. The goal is to see if these medications are safe and effective for weight management.
Houston, TexasAges 18–75 - 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.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07037433RecruitingPhase 3
Heart protection study for people with heart disease and overweight
This study tests a new weekly injection (maridebart cafraglutide) to see if it helps lower the risk of heart problems in people with heart disease and overweight. It is for adults who have had a heart attack, stroke, or artery blockages and also have a BMI of 27 or higher.
Houston, TexasAges 45–99 - 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.
Bellaire, TexasAges 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.
Bellaire, TexasAges 18–99 - NCT07743463RecruitingPhase 3
Daily pill for weight loss in adults with excess weight or weight-related health issues
This study tests a once-daily pill called ASC30 to help adults with obesity or overweight who also have conditions like high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or heart disease lose weight. The pill may work by affecting appetite and blood sugar, and the study aims to see how effective and safe it is.
Sugar Land, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07823608RecruitingPhase 3
Monthly study medicine for adults with sleep apnea and overweight who use a breathing machine
This study tests an investigational medicine taken once a month for adults with moderate to severe sleep apnea who are overweight or have obesity and use a CPAP or similar breathing machine. It aims to see if the medicine improves sleep-related breathing.
Tomball, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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.
Tomball, TexasAges 18–75
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Overweight trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Houston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting overweight studies listed above.
- PlanIt Research, PLLC · 3 studies
- DM Clinical Research · 2 studies
- Juno Research LLC · 2 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- ACCOMPLISH-1 Research Site
- AURORA-1 Clinical Site
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Biopharma Informatic, LLC
What taking part in a overweight 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.
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Common questions
- Are there overweight clinical trials near Houston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 37 recruiting overweight studies with a site near Houston, 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 study near Houston?
- 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 Houston to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Houston, 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 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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