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
- NCT06268262Recruiting
Obesity brain imaging study before and after surgery
This study uses brain scans to understand how obesity affects the brain and how bariatric surgery may change it. It compares people with obesity who are planning surgery to healthy volunteers.
Xuzhou, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT06244888RecruitingPhase 2
Using new strategies to help maintain weight loss
This study tests a method to help people who have already lost weight keep it off. It uses a control systems engineering approach to provide personalized support.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–70 - NCT06116435Recruiting
Lifestyle program for weight loss and physical activity
This study tests a lifestyle program to help people become more active and lose weight. It compares different types of support to see what works best.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT07842640RecruitingPhase 1
Injectable treatment for overweight and obesity
This study tests an injectable medication called ASC35 to see if it is safe and tolerable for people who are overweight or obese. It may help with weight management, though it is an early-stage trial focused on safety first.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT07846033RecruitingPhase 1
Study of the experimental drug VK3019 for adults with overweight or obesity
This early-phase study tests an experimental medicine called VK3019 in adults who are overweight or have obesity but are otherwise healthy. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body handles it, which may lead to future weight-management options.
Lake Forest, CaliforniaAges 18–60 - NCT07822061RecruitingPhase 3
Weight loss study for people with excess weight
This study tests an investigational medicine for weight loss in people with excess weight. It aims to see how effective the medicine is and may help you lose weight and improve health.
Sapporo, HokkaidoAges 18 years+ - NCT07817849Recruiting
Online ACT program for overweight women with low income
This study tests an online program that combines acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with physical activity coaching to help women with overweight feel better and move more. It is designed for women who face financial and educational barriers and may not have access to other resources.
Istanbul, AvcilarAges 18–64 - NCT05713448Recruiting
Check how common overweight is in adults with type 1 diabetes
This study looks at how many adults with type 1 diabetes have overweight or obesity. It may help improve future care planning for people living with type 1 diabetes.
LeuvenAges Any age - NCT04614961Recruiting
Obesity clinic patient database study
This study collects information about people who visit an obesity clinic. It aims to better understand patients’ health and care needs, which may improve future treatment.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT07809152Recruiting
Collagen supplements after weight-loss surgery: muscle and body image
This study tests whether taking collagen supplements after weight-loss surgery helps preserve muscle and improve how you feel about your body. It will compare people who take the supplement with those who don't.
Bursa, YıldırımAges 18–65 - NCT07817069Recruiting
Nitraria retusa tea for weight issues caused by clozapine
This trial tests whether a tea made from the plant Nitraria retusa can help reduce the weight gain and metabolic side effects caused by the medication clozapine. If you take clozapine for schizophrenia and have gained weight, this tea might help you manage that side effect.
SousseAges 18–65 - NCT07806383Enrolling by invitation
Effects of a sugar-based supplement on heart and gut health in overweight adults
This study tests a sugar-based supplement (a synbiotic) to see if it improves heart and metabolic health markers as well as gut health in people who are overweight but otherwise healthy. You will take the supplement for a period of time, and your health will be monitored.
NaplesAges 20–70 - NCT07806838Recruiting
Dietary supplements to preserve muscle during GLP-1 weight loss
This study looks at whether certain dietary supplements can help preserve muscle mass while you are taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss. You would take the supplements or a placebo for a period while continuing your GLP-1 treatment, and the researchers will measure changes in your muscle and strength.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07793929RecruitingPhase 1
Kidney function and study drug levels
This study checks how different levels of kidney function affect the levels of a new investigational drug called Ribupatide in the blood. It helps doctors understand how the drug works in people with various kidney conditions.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18–85 - NCT07798557Recruiting
Lifestyle and diet support for weight and heart health
This study tests a program to help you improve your diet and lifestyle, which may reduce your risk for heart disease and help with weight loss. You will get support to make healthy changes over the next year.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 50–79 - NCT07789106Recruiting
CoQ10 for fatigue and strength in GLP-1 users
This study tests whether Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) can help reduce fatigue and improve muscle strength in people who are taking GLP-1 medications for weight management. You will be asked to take a daily supplement (CoQ10 or placebo) for a period and track your progress via a smartphone app.
GlasgowAges 30–65 - NCT07789769Recruiting
Online weight loss program focusing on protein, fiber, and exercise
This study tests a 6-month online weight loss program that focuses on eating more protein and fiber and adding exercise—called the '30-30-30 Plan.' It's a chance to get support and guidance to help you reach your weight loss goals.
Addison, IllinoisAges 18–69 - NCT07785934RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new weight management injection for drug interactions
This study tests a new injectable medication for weight management in people with overweight or obesity. It investigates how the drug interacts with other medications and checks its safety. Participation requires a 6-month commitment with regular study visits.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–45 - NCT07784699RecruitingPhase 1
Testing an experimental pill for weight loss in healthy or overweight adults
This study tests an experimental pill (GZC8072) for weight loss. It is a phase 1 trial, meaning it is one of the first times the drug is given to people, and the focus is on safety and how the body handles it. You would receive either a single dose (if you are healthy) or multiple doses (if you are overweight or obese) to see how the medication works.
BeijingAges 18–55 - NCT07789223Recruiting
Weight management study with natural supplements
This study tests a natural supplement (elénzia CONTROL®) to help with weight loss and metabolic health. Researchers want to see if it works for people who have never used GLP-1 medications or who have stopped using them.
Redditch, West MidlandsAges 25–65 - NCT07776678Recruiting
Body fat and muscle measurement study
This study uses advanced body scans (like MRI and DXA) to better measure body fat and muscle. It may help improve how obesity is diagnosed and treated.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07778524RecruitingPhase 1
Alpelisib challenge test for body weight study
This study tests a single dose of a drug called alpelisib to see how it affects body weight and metabolism. It may help researchers understand how the drug could be used for weight-related conditions.
New York, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT07768813RecruitingPhase 1
Comparing two versions of an injected drug in healthy and overweight people
This trial compares two different versions of an injected study drug (survodutide) to see how they are absorbed by the body. It is open to healthy people and people with overweight or obesity, and it may help researchers find a better way to deliver this treatment.
MannheimAges 18–55 - NCT07770841RecruitingPhase 3
Oral medication for weight loss study
This study tests an oral medicine (semaglutide) to see if it helps adults with excess weight lose weight. It might offer an easier, pill-based treatment option for weight management.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+
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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.