Clinical trials
Overweight clinical trials
Below are recruiting overweight clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 532 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07630597Recruiting
Ear Nerve Stimulation to Help Weight Loss
This trial tests a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in your ear to help you lose weight after lifestyle changes haven't worked well enough. You wear the device on your ear for 12 weeks while continuing healthy habits.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–50 - NCT07631767Recruiting
Health Behavior Program for Night Shift Workers
This study tests a smartphone app designed to help night shift workers improve their sleep, eating habits, and overall health. You'll use the app to track and improve your wellness while working night shifts across Europe.
BremenAges 21 years+ - NCT07636395Recruiting
How obesity medication affects your eating habits
This study tracks how your eating behavior changes when you take obesity medication. Researchers want to understand what happens to your appetite and food choices before, during, and after treatment to help improve how these medications work.
DublinAges 16–80 - NCT05840497Recruiting
Exercise program to help lower gestational diabetes risk
This trial tests whether a strength and resistance exercise program during pregnancy can help reduce gestational diabetes in people who are overweight or obese. It may help by improving how your body handles sugar during pregnancy.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 18 years+ - NCT06673550Recruiting
Best filling volume for stomach balloon in weight loss
This trial tests how much fluid should be used to fill a stomach balloon to help people with overweight or obesity lose weight. The goal is to find which volume works best and is safest.
OlbiaAges 18–80 - NCT07612527RecruitingPhase 2
Endoscopic Stomach Procedure for Weight Loss
This trial tests a minimally invasive procedure done through the mouth (no surgery) that reshapes the stomach to help with weight loss. It combines two techniques to reduce stomach function and may help people lose weight without traditional bariatric surgery.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT07619989Recruiting
Ear nerve stimulation for weight loss after tirzepatide
This trial tests if a gentle electrical stimulation to the ear can help people who haven't lost much weight with tirzepatide (a diabetes/weight drug). It's for people who are still overweight after 12 weeks of treatment.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–50 - 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.
Walnut Creek, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07611240Recruiting
Comparing two anesthesia types for spine surgery in overweight patients
This study compares two common anesthesia medicines—sevoflurane (inhaled gas) and propofol (IV liquid)—to see which works better for people with obesity having lower-back spine surgery. The goal is to understand which anesthetic is safer and more effective for this group.
ErzurumAges 18–65 - NCT07599072Recruiting
Blood Sugar Monitoring Study for Prediabetes
This study tracks how blood sugar levels change in people with prediabetes (higher-than-normal blood sugar but not yet diabetes). Researchers will use a small sensor to monitor your blood sugar and help understand what affects it, which could help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
KyivAges 18 years+ - NCT07592728Recruiting
Brief training to help teens eat healthier
This trial tests a smartphone-based training program designed to help teens with overweight or obesity make better food choices. It may be a good fit if you're looking to improve your diet and are not currently in treatment for an eating disorder or weight loss.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 14–17 - NCT07585487Recruiting
How medications work in children of different weights during surgery
This study measures how two common medications—paracetamol (pain reliever) and cefazolin (antibiotic)—move through the body differently in children who are normal weight versus overweight. Researchers will take small blood samples during routine surgery to understand the best doses for each child.
GhentAges 2–15 - NCT07577765Recruiting
Keeping Weight Off With a Personalized Plan
This study tests a customized approach to help you maintain weight loss you've already achieved. Researchers will use your smartphone to send you tailored support and track your progress over time.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–65 - NCT07583459Recruiting
Summer childcare program to prevent unhealthy weight gain in preschoolers
This study tests whether a center-based childcare program during summer can help prevent excessive weight gain in preschool-aged children from low-income families. The program focuses on healthy eating and activity habits during the summer months when children are not in school.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 3–5 - 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.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07571005RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a New Weight-Loss Medicine for Sleep Apnea
This study tests whether a new injectable medicine called NNC0487-0111 helps people with excess weight and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (a condition where breathing stops repeatedly during sleep) lose weight and improve their sleep apnea—without needing a CPAP machine. The goal is to see if better weight loss can reduce sleep apnea symptoms.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18–60 - NCT07573228Recruiting
Obesity's effect on insulin action and fitness in Type 1 Diabetes
This study examines how excess weight affects how insulin works in small blood vessels and overall fitness in people with Type 1 Diabetes. Researchers want to understand if obesity makes diabetes management harder and whether this knowledge can help future treatments.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 21–50 - NCT07575438RecruitingPhase 2
Fish oil types for reducing diabetes risk
This study tests whether different types of fish oil can improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels in people at high risk for type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if one type of fish oil is better at reducing diabetes risk.
Montreal, QuebecAges 40–70 - NCT06720246Recruiting
Weight loss surgery and liraglutide study on thinking and long-term weight
This trial tests whether bariatric surgery or the drug liraglutide helps people with obesity lose weight and keep it off by looking at how it affects your thinking and behavior. It might help you understand which treatment works best for long-term success.
Milan, MilanAges 20–60 - NCT07566325Recruiting
Avocado and inflammation: can it improve your health?
This study tests whether eating avocado instead of refined carbohydrate foods (like white bread and sugary snacks) can reduce inflammation markers in your blood. If you have some signs of inflammation and extra weight around your middle, this might help researchers understand if avocado is a helpful dietary change.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 21–74 - NCT07553936Recruiting
Alternative Proteins in Mediterranean Food Supply Chains
This study tests new plant-based and alternative protein foods (like those from legumes, insects, and algae) to see if they're safe, healthy, and practical for everyday use. You'll help researchers understand how these sustainable protein options can work in Mediterranean diets.
Bologna, BOAges 18–65 - NCT06739473RecruitingPhase 4
How obesity affects glucose use in the body
This trial looks at how the body uses sugar (glucose) for energy in people with and without obesity. Results could help find better treatments for metabolic conditions.
TurkuAges 20–60 - NCT06151015Recruiting
Dietary nitrate and calorie restriction for brain health
This study tests whether eating foods rich in dietary nitrates (like beets) combined with reducing calorie intake improves memory and blood vessel function in older adults.
Nottingham, NottinghamshireAges 60–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for overweight?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 532 recruiting overweight 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 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 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.