Clinical trials
Overweight clinical trials
Below are recruiting overweight clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 530 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05301413RecruitingPhase 2
Diabetes prevention program tailored for Black adults at risk
This Phase 2 study tests a diabetes-prevention program designed for Black/African American adults, focusing on social factors that can affect health and weight. It aims to help participants lower their chances of developing type 2 diabetes through structured education and tracking.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07044570Recruiting
Examining attitudes in physical activity engagement
This trial tests if a program can help people who are not very active start and stick with a physical activity routine. Participants will wear a study-provided smartwatch to track their activity and answer brief surveys.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07053644Recruiting
Fresh foods for families: a healthy eating program
This study helps families with children ages 8 to 12 eat healthier by providing fresh food resources and education. It is designed for English-speaking parents or caregivers living in specific neighborhoods.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07049861Recruiting
Training program for primary care teams to help patients with weight and health
This trial trains healthcare providers how to better support patients with obesity using behavioral and nutrition counseling. The goal is to improve care for patients on Medicaid who have obesity.
St Louis, MissouriAges 5 years+ - NCT07043166Recruiting
Heart, kidney, and metabolic health study in Shanghai
This study looks at the link between heart, kidney, and metabolic health in adults living in Shanghai. It follows people who were part of an earlier health study to see how their health changes over time.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07036692Recruiting
Weight loss study for adults with extra weight and health risks
This study tests a simple plan to help people with overweight and related health risks lose weight over a long time. You would follow the plan at home, chew a special gum, and send in a stool sample to see how your gut health changes.
BernAges 25 years+ - NCT07042672Recruiting
Therapy and medication for binge eating in obesity
This trial tests whether a medication (liraglutide) plus behavioral counseling helps people with severe obesity and binge-eating disorder reduce binge episodes, lose weight, and improve coping. Participants will receive either liraglutide or placebo, along with group therapy sessions.
Bergen, VestlandAges 18–65 - NCT07032545Recruiting
Broccoli microgreens study for obese breast cancer survivors
This trial tests if eating broccoli microgreens can improve metabolism in obese breast cancer survivors. Participants will avoid other cruciferous vegetables during the study to see how the microgreens affect their health.
Baltimore, MarylandAges Any age - NCT06994338RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether a medication called tirzepatide (a once-weekly injection) can help people reduce their alcohol consumption. It is for people who drink heavily, have a high BMI, and are actively seeking help to drink less.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21–65 - NCT07000825Enrolling by invitation
Yerba mate extract for improving metabolic health in overweight adults
This trial tests whether a daily yerba mate extract can help reduce metabolic syndrome in overweight people. You would take the extract for a period while keeping your usual diet and activities.
Realeza, ParanáAges 40–65 - NCT06994923Recruiting
Weight management study for college students
This pilot study tests a weight management program designed for college students. If you have a BMI of 25 or higher and are a student at this college, you may be able to join and get support with healthy eating and activity habits.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–29 - NCT06993051Enrolling by invitation
Social skills study for Portuguese preschool children
This study offers educational activities to help children from certain schools. It examines how these programs can improve health and learning outcomes.
BragaAges 3–6 - NCT06988462Recruiting
Bottarga supplement for metabolic health
This study tests a supplement called bottarga, made from fish eggs, to see if it improves cholesterol, blood sugar, or weight in people with metabolic problems like high cholesterol or prediabetes. It is a small pilot study for Massachusetts residents.
Sommerville, MassachusettsAges 18–60 - NCT06976112Recruiting
Lean pork and heart health in perimenopause
This study tests whether adding lean pork to your diet can improve blood vessel function during perimenopause. You may be eligible if you are a woman between 40 and 55, have irregular periods, and have high blood pressure but not diabetes.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 40–55 - NCT06967389Recruiting
Helping kids with severe obesity reduce heart risks
This trial tests whether semaglutide can lower heart disease risks in children with extreme obesity. It aims to improve weight and heart health over time.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 12–17 - NCT06969235Recruiting
Family weight loss program for teens
This study tests a family-based weight loss program for teens ages 13-17 who have overweight or obesity. It looks at how thinking skills (like planning and focus) affect the program's success.
Columbia, MissouriAges 13–17 - NCT03885245RecruitingPhase 2
L-citrulline supplement for overweight adults with later-onset asthma
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding L-citrulline can improve asthma control in overweight adults whose asthma started later in life. It compares your asthma symptoms and lung testing results to see if the supplement helps when asthma is already being treated.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT06953232Recruiting
Protein drink for heart and brain in midlife women
This study tests a special protein drink (whey with milk fat globule membrane) to see if it helps your heart and brain after a high-fat breakfast. It might help you if you are a postmenopausal woman at moderate risk for heart disease.
Loughborough, LeicestershireAges 50–75 - 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 - NCT06952348Recruiting
Stair climbing vs brisk walking for blood pressure
This study tests whether climbing stairs regularly can lower blood pressure better than brisk walking. It is for people who have high blood pressure, are overweight, and are not very active right now.
StockholmAges 35 years+ - NCT06951893Recruiting
Predicting quality of life after weight-loss surgery
This study looks at whether certain traits before weight-loss surgery can predict how a person's quality of life will change afterward. It aims to find patterns that could help doctors and patients make better decisions about treatment.
Chambéry, SavoieAges 18 years+ - NCT06949280Recruiting
Peanuts, weight loss, and bone health study
This study tests whether eating peanuts daily during weight loss affects bone health in adults aged 50 to 75.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 50–75 - NCT06934408RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of HRS-5817 injection in healthy adults
This early-phase trial tests the safety and tolerability of a new injection called HRS-5817 in healthy volunteers. It helps researchers understand how the drug moves through the body and what side effects it might have.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–55 - NCT06938269RecruitingPhase 1
Study of MWN109 tablets in healthy adults
This trial tests a new tablet called MWN109 in healthy adults to see how safe it is and how the body handles it. It has two parts: one for people with a wide range of body weights, and another specifically for people with higher body weight. The results will help guide future studies.
Adelaide, South AustraliaAges 18–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for overweight?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 530 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.