Clinical trials
Overweight clinical trials
Below are recruiting overweight clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 520 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03574103Recruiting
Testing how fasting affects health in women with excess weight
This study looks at the long-term effects of fasting on the body in women who have a higher-than-average weight. It may help researchers understand potential benefits and risks of fasting, but it also requires you to meet several health and medication rules.
Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisAges 18–59 - 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+ - 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 - NCT03947697Recruiting
Electrical stimulation to help improve blood sugar control
This study tests whether electrical stimulation can improve blood sugar control in people who are overweight and not very active. It’s designed for people with low exercise habits and will compare how your blood sugar responds to the intervention.
El Paso, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07703683Recruiting
Muscle health in metabolic and hormone diseases
This trial looks at how muscle health is affected by metabolic or hormone disorders, aiming to find better markers for muscle loss called sarcopenia.
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre - Sint-Pieters-WoluweAges 18 years+ - NCT07702461Recruiting
Resistance training survey for people on weight loss meds
This trial is an online survey to understand how people taking GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic or Wegovy) are doing with resistance training. If you're an adult on a stable dose of a GLP-1 med for weight or diabetes, your input can help shape better exercise advice.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07703371Recruiting
Kodo millet porridge and its effect on gut health and metabolic syndrome
This study tests whether eating Kodo millet porridge every day for 12 weeks can improve gut health and reduce risk factors for metabolic syndrome (like being overweight). If you are between 20 and 60 years old, are overweight or obese, and are willing to eat the porridge daily without changing your diet or exercise, you may be able to join.
Mysore, KarnatakaAges 20–60 - NCT04228978Recruiting
Lifestyle weight-loss program for people with PAD to stay mobile
This trial tests whether a healthy-lifestyle weight-loss program can help people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) lose weight and prevent worsening mobility. You may be eligible if you have PAD based on specific leg blood-flow test results and a higher body weight.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT04661449Recruiting
Lifestyle program for babies born larger than expected
This trial looks at whether a structured lifestyle program improves health and development outcomes for babies who were born larger than expected (large-for-gestational-age). If you qualify, the study may guide caregiver and family habits to support your child’s early outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 1 day–1 month - 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 - NCT04873011RecruitingPhase 1
Quinine in overweight women to change hunger and gut hormones
This early study tests whether quinine affects hunger and digestion-related gut hormones in women who are mildly overweight. It may help researchers understand how the body controls appetite, but it is mainly to check effects and safety.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 18–65 - 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.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06325722Recruiting
Low fat vs. low carb diet order and body fat change
This study compares how the order of low fat versus low carb diets affects body fat changes. It may help you understand which diet sequence works best for weight loss.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–50 - NCT04943926Recruiting
Diet changes to help put type 2 diabetes into remission
This study tests whether specific dietary strategies can help people with type 2 diabetes reach remission (better blood sugar without ongoing high medication needs). You may be a good candidate if your diabetes is relatively recent, your weight is above a certain threshold, and your heart and other health conditions are stable.
Bergen, VestlandAges 24–70 - NCT04949451Recruiting
Testing time-restricted eating for muscle and metabolism
This study looks at whether eating only during certain hours can improve muscle and metabolism in adults with higher body weight. You may be asked to follow a specific eating schedule and avoid things that could affect the results.
Fayetteville, ArkansasAges 25–50 - NCT05107908Recruiting
Test brain and behavior effects of a hidden message on eating
This study tests whether a subtle “priming” approach can improve eating behaviors in people with obesity. It also looks at brain activity during the process to understand how the approach may work.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT05143931Recruiting
Avoid and resist habits to manage weight
This study looks at strategies to help people manage their weight by changing how they respond to food-related cues and habits. It tests whether these approaches can be used over time with regular, brief check-ins.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 14 years+ - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for overweight?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 520 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.