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
- NCT05807594Recruiting
Online program to help manage weight gain during pregnancy
This trial tests an at-home (online) coaching program to help pregnant people gain weight at a healthier rate. It may help you stay on track during pregnancy and understand what changes work best for you.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 18–45 - NCT05748158Recruiting
Study of why weight returns after behavioral weight loss
This study looks at what makes some people regain weight after losing weight in a behavioral weight loss program. You may help researchers understand the role of habits, metabolism, and energy use so better prevention strategies can be developed.
New York, New YorkAges 25–59 - NCT05722873Recruiting
Study intermittent fasting and its effects on metabolism
This study looks at how intermittent fasting affects your body's “metabolism” (how you use food and manage blood sugar/fats). It may help researchers understand whether this eating pattern changes metabolic health in people at higher risk for type 2 diabetes.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 21–45 - NCT05706155Recruiting
Switching some animal protein to plant protein for Type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether replacing part of your animal protein with plant-based protein can improve Type 2 diabetes control. It may help your blood sugar and weight management without changing everything about your diet.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18–65 - NCT05681468Recruiting
Ketogenic diet trial for blood sugar and inflammation outcomes
This study compares two versions of a ketogenic (very low-carb) diet to see how they affect blood sugar control and inflammation. It may help people with overweight or obesity who have pre-diabetes-level blood sugar understand which fat sources work better.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18–70 - NCT05674799Recruiting
Program to lower future obesity and diabetes risks
This trial tests a lifestyle and coaching program (NDPP-NextGen) to help reduce the chances of obesity and diabetes risk passing to the next generation. It’s for people planning a pregnancy soon and who may be at higher risk due to body weight.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18–39 - NCT05632406Recruiting
Breathing training to improve breathing and blood pressure
This study tests whether a breathing device training program can improve breathing and blood pressure. It may help people who have higher blood pressure and may feel out of breath, especially those who have weight-related breathing strain.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–45 - NCT05619705Recruiting
Health coaching for pregnant women through home visits
This trial tests a structured health-coaching program delivered during home visits to help pregnant people improve health habits during pregnancy. It may help you with support like tracking weight and following a planned coaching routine.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05530538Recruiting
Phone app program to help teens manage weight
This study tests a weight-management app (the BrainWeighve app) for teens. It looks at whether the app is workable and helpful for teens who are motivated to change weight habits.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 14–21 - NCT05503927Enrolling by invitation
Study of Wegovy safety during pregnancy
This study looks at health outcomes for pregnant women and their babies after taking Wegovy or other weight-loss medicines. It may help understand if these medicines are safe during pregnancy.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 15–50 - NCT05316493RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Weight-loss and progesterone treatments for early uterine lining disease
This trial studies a weight-management approach plus a progesterone-releasing IUD (LNG-IUS) and megestrol to treat endometrial atypical hyperplasia, a high-risk precancer of the uterine lining. It may help shrink or control the abnormal cells while supporting fertility or keeping the uterus.
ShanghaiAges 18–45 - NCT05234125Recruiting
Lifestyle counseling during pregnancy for African American women
This trial tests a better lifestyle counseling program during pregnancy to help improve health—especially for women who started pregnancy at a higher weight. It may help you learn practical changes for a healthier pregnancy and outcomes.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–40 - NCT05097365Enrolling by invitation
Testing a methyl-donor supplement to study lupus metabolism
This study looks at whether a “methyl-donor” nutrient supplement changes metabolism (methylation) in people with lupus who are also in the childbearing age range and have low-to-moderate disease activity. It may help researchers understand why lupus acts differently in some people and how diet-related pathways could affect symptoms.
São PauloAges 18–45 - NCT04824248Recruiting
Weight-loss program for chronic low back pain
This trial studies whether weight loss can improve long-lasting, non-specific low back pain. It may help people whose back pain is partly related to extra weight by testing a structured approach over time.
BrusselsAges 18–65 - NCT04791371Recruiting
Study how fitness and insulin resistance relate to diabetes
This study looks at how low physical activity, insulin resistance in small blood vessels, and cardiorespiratory fitness connect to diabetes and blood sugar control. You may be eligible if you are generally sedentary and fit within the weight range, and if you do not have certain heart, lung, nerve, or medication factors.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 30–55 - NCT04805502Recruiting
Pregnancy exercise program to help prevent childhood obesity
This trial studies whether a structured exercise program during pregnancy can help lower the risk of childhood obesity. If you qualify, you may be asked to exercise during early pregnancy and share information with the research team.
Greenville, North CarolinaAges 18–45 - NCT04603859Recruiting
When to induce labor for people with higher weight
This study looks at the best timing to start labor (induction) during pregnancy for people with a higher body weight. It may help reduce risks by comparing earlier vs later induction in otherwise eligible pregnancies.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT04496895Recruiting
Orange peel drink study for reducing body fat
This trial looks at whether a fermented orange peel product can lower body fat in adults. It may help if you have higher body fat and/or fatty liver, and you meet safety and health limits.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 20–65 - NCT04583514Recruiting
Overfeeding study to see how body fat can expand
This trial studies how your body’s fat tissue changes when you eat extra food for 8 weeks. It may help researchers understand why some people gain more weight than others.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 18–42 - NCT04297592Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Antibiotics to prevent infection after hip or knee replacement
This trial studies whether giving antibiotics before and/or after surgery can lower the chance of a serious joint infection after elective hip or knee replacement. It’s aimed at people at higher risk for infection.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–99 - NCT04248127Recruiting
Honey yogurt to improve gut health and mild inflammation
This study tests whether honey-flavored yogurt can improve gut health and “low-grade” inflammation in middle-aged and older women after menopause. You may be asked to follow a yogurt-focused plan and avoid certain foods or supplements to see the effect.
Davis, CaliforniaAges 45–65 - NCT03927638Enrolling by invitation
Standing versus sitting study for heart and metabolism measures
This trial compares how different body positions (sitting vs standing) affect blood and heart-related measurements in otherwise healthy adults. It may help researchers understand which position is better for metabolic and cardiovascular health.
Montclair, New JerseyAges 18–50 - NCT03880422Recruiting
Exercise and nutrition for weight and frailty after prostate cancer treatment
This study tests whether a structured exercise and nutrition program can improve obesity-related frailty and overall function in people with advanced prostate cancer who are taking hormone therapy (ADT). It may help with strength, mobility, and healthier body weight during/after ADT.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT03851458Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Spanish coaching for healthier food choices for weight
This Phase 2 study tests a program (with food guidance, text messages, and check-ins) to help people eat more healthfully. It is designed for adults who are overweight or obese and can speak Spanish (with some separate tracks for different groups).
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+
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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.