Obesity Clinical Trials

274 studies are recruiting for obesity in the United States right now. Each one is listed on ClinicalTrials.gov, the public registry the research teams themselves file with. TrialBoost is not a doctor, a research site, or a study sponsor: the research team decides who takes part.

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  1. Efficacy and Safety of Ribupatide Administered Once Weekly Compared With Semaglutide and Placebo in Participants Living With Obesity Who Do Not Have Diabetes

    The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate that ribupatide (KAI-9531) subcutaneous (SC) injection once weekly is superior to semaglutide SC once weekly and to placebo SC once weekly on percent change in body weight.

    Stage
    Phase 3
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    Kailera Clinical Site, Glendale, Arizona
    Locations
    59 in total
    Run by
    Kailera
  2. A Study of LY4174794 in Participants With Obesity or Overweight Who Are Otherwise Healthy

    The main purpose of this study is to understand how safe and well-tolerated LY4174794 is in participants with obesity or overweight who are otherwise healthy. Blood tests will be performed to check how much LY4174794 gets into the bloodstream and how long it takes the body to eliminate it. Particip…

    Stage
    Phase 1
    Ages
    18 to 65
    Site
    ICON Early Phase Services, LLC, San Antonio, Texas
    Locations
    3 in total
    Run by
    Eli Lilly and Company
  3. Concurrent Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Weight Loss Surgery in Obese Patients With Endometrial Carcinoma or Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia

    To assess the feasibility of an expedited referral process for the obese endometrial cancer or EIN patient from her gynecologic oncologist to the Brigham Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (CMBS) in order to undergo concurrent weight loss surgery and hysterectomy within 8 weeks of first app…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
    Locations
    2 in total
    Run by
    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  4. The Effects of Mirabegron and Tadalafil on Glucose Tolerance in Prediabetics

    The investigator hypothesizes that treatment with the ß3 agonist mirabegron results in improved glucose metabolism, including a reversal of prediabetes in obese, insulin-resistant human research participants, and this is further improved by combination therapy with tadalafil. The investigator will …

    Stage
    Phase 4
    Ages
    35 to 65
    Site
    University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
    Run by
    Philip Kern
  5. A Research Study on How Well Cagrilintide and CagriSema Work in Children and Adolescents With Excess Body Weight

    This study will look at how well CagriSema and cagrilintide help children and adolescents with excess body weight lose weight. The study has 2 parts: main and extension study. In the main study, participants will either get CagriSema (a new study drug), cagrilintide (a new study drug), semaglutide …

    Stage
    Phase 3
    Ages
    8 to 18
    Site
    Neighborhood Healthcare, Escondido, California
    Locations
    121 in total
    Run by
    Novo Nordisk A/S
  6. A Research Study to Look at How Two Different Doses of CagriSema and One Dose of Semaglutide Help People Living With Obesity With or Without Type 2 Diabetes Lose Weight

    This clinical study is testing how the study medicine CagriSema helps people living with obesity, with or without type 2 diabetes (T2D), lose weight. The purpose of the study is to find out how safe and effective CagriSema is for body weight loss in these participants. Participants will receive eit…

    Stage
    Phase 3
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    CEMEDIC, CABA, Buenos Aires
    Locations
    303 in total
    Run by
    Novo Nordisk A/S
  7. The Effects of Increasing Caloric Intake on Diet-Induced Thermogenesis and 24h Energy Expenditure

    Background: Diet-induced thermogenesis (DIT) is the amount of energy one's body uses to eat food, absorb the nutrients from the food, and process those nutrients. Researchers would like to understand more about how changing the balances of protein, fat, carbohydrates, and total calories in the diet…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 60
    Site
    NIDDK, Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
    Run by
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
  8. GLP-1R Actions on Muscle and the Skeleton

    The GRAMS study objectives are to assess the musculoskeletal changes that occur after weight loss using GLP-1 based therapy. A lifestyle intervention with diet and exercise is included to assess any mitigating effects are provided, versus a control group with regular exercise and diet.

    Stage
    Phase 4
    Ages
    18 to 50
    Site
    MaineHealth Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Scarborough, Maine
    Locations
    2 in total
    Run by
    Pennington Biomedical Research Center
  9. PPDTM CorEvitasTM Obesity (OBR) Drug Effectiveness and Safety Registry

    The design is an open-ended prospective observational (non-interventional) registry for subjects living with excess weight or obesity under the care of a qualified provider with documented experience treating patients with obesity

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    CorEvitas, LLC, Waltham, Massachusetts
    Run by
    CorEvitas
  10. A Platform Trial for Pediatric Participants With Obesity or Overweight (LY900040)

    The purpose of this pediatric, chronic weight management, Phase 3 Master Protocol (PWMP) is to create a framework to evaluate the safety and efficacy of pharmacologic agents for the treatment of obesity or overweight in pediatric participants.

    Stage
    Phase 3
    Ages
    6 to 17
    Site
    Lucas Research, Inc, Morehead City, North Carolina
    Locations
    117 in total
    Run by
    Eli Lilly and Company
  11. A Study of Orforglipron (LY3502970) in Adolescent Participants With Obesity, or Overweight With Related Comorbidities

    The main purpose of this study, performed under Master Protocol J4M-MC-PWMP (NCT06672549), is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of orforglipron once daily oral versus Placebo in adolescent participants with obesity, or overweight with related comorbidities. Participation in the…

    Stage
    Phase 3
    Ages
    12 to 17
    Site
    Saitama Medical University Hospital, Iruma-Gun,
    Locations
    34 in total
    Run by
    Eli Lilly and Company
  12. Using Tailored mHealth Strategies to Promote Weight Management Among Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors

    The AYA WELL study is a 2-arm randomized clinical trial to test the efficacy of a theory-based, mHealth weight management intervention adapted specifically for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors compared to a self-guided arm. Participants, diagnosed with cancer between ages 15-39, currentl…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 39
    Site
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
    Run by
    UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
  13. Incretin Therapies in Obesity-related HFpEF

    The central hypothesis to be tested is that patients with obesity and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) prescribed tirzepatide will demonstrate reductions in measured plasma volume. In conjunction with state-of-the-art body composition analysis and measures of adipokines, this …

    Stage
    Phase 4
    Ages
    40 and older
    Site
    Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) / NewYork Presbyterian Hospital (NYP), New York, New York
    Run by
    Columbia University
  14. The Gut Microbiome in Type 1 Diabetes and Mechanism of Metformin Action

    Ovwerweight and obesity prevalence in persons with T1D has increased, which further complicates management and risk for complications. The proposed study is relevant to public health because it helps us understand the role of the gut microbiome in disease pathophysiology in T1D youth with overweigh…

    Stage
    Phase 2
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Site
    Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
    Run by
    Heba M. Ismail
  15. A Study of Eloralintide (LY3841136) in Participants With Obesity, or Overweight Without Type 2 Diabetes

    The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of eloralintide in adults with obesity or overweight who do not have type 2 diabetes. The study has two phases: a main phase and an extension phase. Participation in the main phase of the study will last about 75 weeks. Participants w…

    Stage
    Phase 3
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    MFA Clinical Research, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
    Locations
    162 in total
    Run by
    Eli Lilly and Company
  16. A Study of Eloralintide (LY3841136) in Participants With Obesity or Overweight

    The main purpose of this study is to find out how significantly Eloralintide slows stomach emptying in participants who are overweight or obese. For each participant, the study will last approximately 21 weeks and will include 2 overnight stays in the clinical research unit (CRU) lasting between 4 …

    Stage
    Phase 1
    Ages
    18 to 65
    Site
    ICON Early Phase Services, San Antonio, Texas
    Locations
    2 in total
    Run by
    Eli Lilly and Company
  17. Caloric Restriction and Activity to Reduce Chemoresistance in B-ALL

    This study is for older children, adolescents, and young adults with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL). Higher amounts of body fat is associated with resistance to chemotherapy in patients with B-ALL. Chemotherapy during the first month causes large gains in body fat in most people, even …

    Stage
    Phase 2
    Ages
    7 to 25
    Site
    Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
    Locations
    16 in total
    Run by
    Etan Orgel
  18. Digital InteGrated Behavioral treatmeNt for Comorbid obesITy and deprEssion Among Racial and Ethnic Adults Age 50 and Older

    The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to test the efficacy of a fully digital intervention, combining the Lumen problem-solving therapy virtual coach for depression management with the Diabetes Prevention Program video-based program for weight loss, among racial and ethnic minorities with c…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    50 to 74
    Site
    Department of Medicine, Vitoux Program on Aging and Prevention, Chicago, Illinois
    Locations
    2 in total
    Run by
    University of Illinois at Chicago
  19. The Effect of Tirzepatide on Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms and Biological Aging in Post-menopausal Women With Obesity

    The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of tirzepatide on vasomotor symptoms and on measures of biological aging.

    Stage
    Phase 4
    Ages
    46 to 60
    Site
    Mayo Clinic in Florida, Jacksonville, Florida
    Run by
    Mayo Clinic
  20. A Research Study to Look at How Well NNC0487-0111 Works Compared to Placebo in People With Heart Failure and Obesity

    This study is being done to look at the safety and effect of NNC0487-0111 in people with Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) or Heart Failure with mildly reduced Ejection Fraction (HFmrEF) and excess body weight when compared to placebo. The purpose of this clinical study is to f…

    Stage
    Phase 3
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    Advanced Cardiovascular, LLC, Alexander City, Alabama
    Locations
    838 in total
    Run by
    Novo Nordisk A/S
  21. A Research Study on How UBT251 Affects Levels of Midazolam, Caffeine and Warfarin in the Blood of Participants With Excess Body Weight

    The purpose of this clinical study is to find out if UBT251 is safe and effective to be taken together with medicines, like midazolam, caffeine and warfarin in participants living with overweight or obesity.

    Stage
    Phase 1
    Ages
    18 to 65
    Site
    Altasciences Clinical LA, Inc., Cypress, California
    Run by
    Novo Nordisk A/S
  22. Role of Adiposomes in Endothelial Dysfunction

    The development of type II diabetes (T2D) is strongly associated with obesity and both are well-established risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Knowing that vascular dysfunction is an early event in the development of cardiovascular disease in obese diabetic (OB-T2D) patients, The investigator…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 50
    Site
    University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
    Run by
    University of Illinois at Chicago
  23. AMAZE 6: A Research Study Investigating How Well the Medicine NNC0487-0111 Helps People With Excess Body Weight and Knee Osteoarthritis Lose Weight and Reduce Pain

    This study is being done to look at the safety and effect of NNC0487-0111 in people with excess body weight and knee osteoarthritis when compared to placebo. There are 2 study treatments in this study taken as injections under the skin once a week. Participants will either get NNC0487-0111, (the tr…

    Stage
    Phase 3
    Ages
    18 and older
    Site
    Neighborhood Healthcare, Escondido, California
    Locations
    81 in total
    Run by
    Novo Nordisk A/S
  24. A Novel Digital Tool Physicians Can Use to Prescribe Exercise to Patients With Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors

    The investigators will conduct a feasibility and pilot efficacy randomized controlled trial to test the usability and user satisfaction of an evidence-based digital health tool the investigators developed for physicians to use to Prioritize Personalize Prescribe EXercise (P3-EX) to patients with ca…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 64
    Site
    Hartford HealthCare, Hartford, Connecticut
    Locations
    3 in total
    Run by
    University of Connecticut
  25. Collaborative Multi-level Obesity Intervention Engaging Communities Trial

    The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of an evidence-based multi-level intervention for weight loss and the feasibility, fidelity, and sustainability of implementing the intervention in people living with obesity in Louisiana. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Will …

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 75
    Site
    InclusivCare - Avondale Clinic, Avondale, Louisiana
    Locations
    18 in total
    Run by
    Tulane University

How to read this page. Every study here comes from ClinicalTrials.gov, the public registry that research teams are required to file with. We have summarised each one in plain language and shown where it is running. We have not changed what any study says it is doing.

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