Clinical trials
Weight Loss clinical trials
Below are recruiting weight loss clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 181 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06275061Recruiting
Obesity and metabolic surgery database study
This trial is building a database of people with obesity who have had or are planning to have weight loss surgery (metabolic or bariatric surgery). It helps doctors learn more about long-term results and safety.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT05878912Recruiting
Obesity and weight loss in certain heart failure patients
This study looks at how higher body weight and weight loss affect people who have heart failure with preserved pumping strength. It uses heart scans to measure how the heart and body change, which may help guide future treatment plans.
OxfordAges 18–85 - NCT05309863Recruiting
Compare home versus clinic weight programs for fatty liver
This study compares two weight-loss programs for children with fatty liver disease related to weight, to see which helps the liver and health better. You may be eligible if your child is already enrolled in a lifestyle program for childhood obesity and meets key safety checks.
Ghent, East-FlandersAges 8–18 - NCT06302803Recruiting
Modified intermittent eating for weight loss trial
This trial tests a modified intermittent eating plan to help people with obesity lose weight and keep it off. It compares different eating schedules to see which works best for long-term weight control.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT07779343Recruiting
Multidisciplinary support for adults living with obesity
This study tests a programme that combines medical, dietary, and behavioural support to help adults with obesity lose weight and improve their health. It looks at how well the programme works in everyday clinic settings.
AlgiersAges 18–65 - NCT06067906Recruiting
Weight loss diet after pre-eclampsia in overweight women
This trial tests whether a special diet (either a low-calorie or a 'dissociated' diet) helps women who have had pre-eclampsia lose weight. It may help you reduce future health risks.
Le MansAges 18–45 - NCT07757087RecruitingPhase 1
Study on energy use after weight loss
This study tests a new medicine to see how it affects the body's energy use after losing weight. It compares the medicine to a low-calorie diet or a placebo (a pill with no active ingredient) in adults with obesity.
Aarhus NAges 18 years+ - NCT07720414Recruiting
GLP-1 Meds and Breastfeeding Study
This study tests whether a type of diabetes/weight loss medication (GLP-1 RA, given as a shot) affects milk production in breastfeeding mothers. It may help women who need this medicine while nursing.
Aurora, ColoradoAges Any age - NCT07642245Recruiting
Pilates and aerobic exercise for postpartum weight loss
This study tests whether Pilates and moderate aerobic exercise help women lose weight and improve body composition after giving birth. If you're interested in structured exercise during recovery, this trial may help you achieve safe, sustainable results.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - 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 - NCT06702085Recruiting
Lifestyle changes for older adults with tinnitus and metabolic syndrome
This study tests whether lifestyle changes (like diet and exercise) can help older adults who have both metabolic syndrome and chronic tinnitus (ringing in the ears). It is for people 65 and older with class 1 obesity and long-term ear ringing in both ears.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 65–75 - 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 - 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 - NCT07565051Recruiting
Predicting weight loss after gastric bypass surgery
This study looks at whether measuring muscle mass before gastric bypass surgery can predict how much weight you'll lose afterward. Understanding this connection may help doctors better prepare patients for surgery and set realistic goals.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges Any age - NCT06323889Recruiting
Intermittent fasting study for adults with obesity
This study tests whether intermittent fasting (alternating periods of eating and fasting) can help with weight loss and health in adults with obesity. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18–50 - NCT07540754RecruitingPhase 1
How Your Liver Processes a New Injection Medicine
This study tests how your body processes a new medicine called HRS9531 when injected. Researchers want to understand how liver function affects the medicine's breakdown, which helps them determine safe doses for future patients.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–65 - NCT07518875Enrolling by invitation
Online weight loss program for Arab adults
This study tests an online dietary weight loss program designed for Arabic-speaking adults. You'll receive 12 educational sessions over 6 months to help manage weight and improve health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.
Mecca, Mecca RegionAges 18–75 - NCT07514611Recruiting
Weight Loss Guidance for Heart Disease and Obesity
This trial tests whether using a smartphone app to guide weight loss helps people with coronary heart disease (a condition where blood vessels to the heart are narrowed) and obesity lose weight safely. The goal is to see if this personalized digital guidance can improve your health outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT07515547Recruiting
How Obesity Affects the Body Over Time
This research study examines how excess weight impacts your body's health and function, both in the short term and long term. Researchers want to understand the physical changes that happen with obesity and how your body responds.
Montreal, QuebecAges 25–40 - NCT07487090RecruitingPhase 2
Exercise before or after eating
This study compares exercising on an empty stomach versus after eating to see how it affects energy use. It may help you understand when to exercise for better weight management.
Fort Smith, ArkansasAges 18–59 - NCT06653530Recruiting
Thread embedding acupuncture for weight loss
This trial tests a type of acupuncture called thread embedding to help with weight loss. It's for people who haven't had success with diet and exercise alone and have a higher body weight or weight-related health issues.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06795386Recruiting
Widespread pain after rapid weight loss in Black and Hispanic adults
This study looks at whether rapid weight loss from bariatric surgery leads to long-term widespread pain in Black and Hispanic adults. The goal is to understand how weight loss affects pain and find better ways to help people manage it.
New York, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT07433946Recruiting
Liquid nutrition to prevent weight loss in IBD
This study tests whether adding a special liquid nutrition drink (partial enteral nutrition) to your regular diet can help prevent weight loss and muscle loss in people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who are at risk of malnutrition.
Rozzano, MilanoAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for weight loss?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 181 recruiting weight loss 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 weight loss 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 weight loss 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.