Clinical trials · Kansas
Overweight clinical trials in Kansas
We’re tracking 24 recruiting overweight studies with a site in Kansas — including Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Kansas
- NCT07575932RecruitingPhase 2
Testing New Weight Loss Medications PF-08653945 and PF-08653944
This study tests two new experimental medications designed to help adults lose weight and improve weight-related health conditions like high blood pressure and sleep apnea. Participants will take one of these medications to see if it's safe and effective.
Lenexa, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07654374RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new pill for weight loss and diabetes
This study tests a new daily pill (aleniglipron) to help adults with excess weight and type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve blood sugar control. It may be a good fit if you have a BMI of 27 or higher and your diabetes is managed with A1c between 6.5% and 10%.
Wichita, KansasAges 18–79 - 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.
Wichita, KansasAges 18–79 - 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.
Newton, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07437079RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new weight-loss medicine in healthy people
This study tests a new medicine (NNC6989-0001) for people who are overweight or have obesity. It checks if the medicine is safe and how the body handles it. If eligible, you would receive the study drug and be monitored closely.
Lenexa, KansasAges 18–55 - 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.
Topeka, KansasAges 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.
Topeka, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07284901RecruitingPhase 3
Weekly injection for diabetes and weight loss
This study tests an experimental once-weekly injection called ribupatide for people with type 2 diabetes and overweight. It aims to help them lose weight and better control their blood sugar.
Newton, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06636773Recruiting
Aerobic vs Aerobic Plus Yoga for Weight Loss
This study compares two exercise programs — aerobic exercise alone versus aerobic exercise combined with yoga — to see which helps adults with overweight or obesity lose weight. You would need to follow a diet plan and attend regular exercise sessions at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18 years+ - 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.
Topeka, KansasAges 18–75 - NCT07395687RecruitingPhase 2
Study of UBT251 for people with overweight or obesity
This trial tests different doses of UBT251, a new medicine, to see how well it helps people lose weight. It may be an option if you have overweight or obesity and meet certain age and BMI requirements.
Overland Park, KansasAges 18–65 - 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.
Topeka, KansasAges 18–75 - 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.
Topeka, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07153471RecruitingPhase 3
A study of an experimental pill for weight loss and knee arthritis
This trial tests an investigational medication (orforglipron) to see if it helps people with knee arthritis lose weight. You may qualify if you have overweight or obesity and have tried dieting before without lasting success.
Newton, KansasAges 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.
Wichita, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07743567Recruiting
Weight and pregnancy outcomes after GLP-1 use
This study looks at how a type of weight-loss medication called GLP-1 affects pregnancy and baby outcomes. It aims to learn if this medication is safe to use early in pregnancy.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–45 - 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.
Topeka, KansasAges 8–18 - NCT07698145Recruiting
How weight-loss medications affect body muscle, with and without exercise
This study looks at what happens to your body (especially muscle) when you take a newer weight-loss medication, either with or without adding an exercise program. It could help you understand how to best protect your muscle while losing weight.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–64 - NCT04907396Recruiting
Registry for adults trying to lose weight
This study is a registry that collects information from adults (18+) who are considering, currently working on, or have tried weight loss in the past. It may help researchers better understand weight-loss experiences and what strategies people use.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06645470Recruiting
Muscle and movement study for weight loss medications
This study looks at how anti-obesity medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) affect your muscles and movement. It may help researchers understand how to combine these drugs with exercise for better health.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06961591Recruiting
Cooking skills for long-term weight loss in young adults with ID
This program teaches cooking skills to help young adults with intellectual disabilities lose weight and keep it off for 2 years. You’ll learn to prepare healthier meals with support from a family member or caregiver.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–35 - NCT06640179Recruiting
Lifestyle program for kidney transplant recipients
This study tests a diet and exercise program for people who recently received a kidney transplant. It aims to see if the program is safe and helpful for improving health after transplant.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07282743RecruitingPhase 2
Study of GL0034 for overweight or obese adults with type 2 diabetes
This trial tests a new medication, GL0034, to see if it helps with weight loss and blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight. Participants must already be taking metformin and not using other diabetes drugs.
Newton, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07525791RecruitingPhase 1
New Weight-Loss Drug Study With Birth Control Pills
This study tests how a new experimental medication (NNC0662-0419) works in women with excess weight who cannot become pregnant. Researchers will also check how it interacts with birth control pills and affects stomach emptying.
Overland Park, KansasAges 18–64
Where these studies are running in Kansas
Institutions with a site for the recruiting overweight studies listed above.
- University of Kansas Medical Center · 7 studies
- Cotton O'Neil Diabetes & Endocrinology Center · 4 studies
- AMR Clinical · 3 studies
- Altasciences Clinical Kansas · 2 studies
- Cotton O'Neil Clinical Research Center · 2 studies
- ACCOMPLISH-1 Research Site
- ACCOMPLISH-2 Research Site
- ICON Early Phase Services
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.
Overweight trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there overweight clinical trials in Kansas?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 24 recruiting overweight studies with a site in Kansas, 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 in Kansas?
- 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 Kansas to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Kansas, 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.
Not the right time?
New overweight studies open in Kansas 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.