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Morbid Obesity clinical trials and research

• 20Clinical trials
• 8Countries

Newest Morbid Obesity clinical trials

All recruiting trials (20)

• TSBL-based vs BMI-based limb length in one-anastomosis gastric bypass

  This trial tests whether calculating the biliopancreatic limb length by total small bowel length (TSBL) helps weight loss and safety more than using standard BMI-based lengths in adults undergoing a single-center OAGB for obesity.

  Recruiting National Scientific Center of Surgery named after A.N.Syzganov · Almaty · NCT07796503

• Gut stool tests after sleeve vs gastric bypass

  This study tests whether routine stool tests can reveal changes in gut function six months after sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass in adults with morbid obesity.

  Recruiting Cairo University · Cairo, Al-Manial Cairo · NCT07461610

• Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Female Sexual Function and Hormones

  This observational study will see how weight loss surgery affects sexual function and hormone levels in women with severe obesity, six months after surgery.

  Recruiting Cairo University · Cairo, Al-Manial Cairo · NCT07446972

• Dual-chamber patient-controlled pain relief after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

  This test checks whether a dual-chamber IV patient-controlled pump delivering fentanyl plus ketorolac reduces pain and postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults having laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

  Recruiting Seoul National University Bundang Hospital · Seongnam-si, Gyunggi-do · NCT07051109

• Exercise program to improve weight, strength, and recovery around bariatric surgery

  This program will test whether a structured exercise plan supported by telerehabilitation helps adults with severe obesity who are having bariatric surgery lose more body fat and gain more strength than usual care.

  Recruiting Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria La Fe · Valencia, Valencia and 1 other locations · NCT06934681

• Comparing rivaroxaban and enoxaparin for preventing blood clots in obese patients undergoing weight loss surgery

  This study tests whether the blood thinner rivaroxaban works better than enoxaparin to prevent blood clots in obese patients having weight loss surgery.

  Recruiting Alexandria University · Alexandria · NCT06689241

• Comparing different limb lengths in gastric bypass surgery for weight loss

  This study is testing if adjusting the lengths of parts of gastric bypass surgery can help morbidly obese patients lose more weight and improve health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure compared to standard surgery.

  Recruiting The Cleveland Clinic · Cleveland, Ohio · NCT06293703

• Inducing labor in morbidly obese patients using Misoprostol

  This study is testing whether two different doses of Misoprostol can help morbidly obese women have a vaginal delivery instead of a cesarean section when inducing labor.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 University of Maryland, Baltimore · Baltimore, Maryland · NCT06199154

• Effects of GLP-1 Agonists After Bariatric Surgery

  This study is testing whether continuing or stopping a specific diabetes medication after weight loss surgery helps improve health for people who have had gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, Missouri · NCT06132477

• Understanding health improvements after mini gastric bypass surgery

  This study looks at how mini gastric bypass surgery can improve health issues related to obesity, like diabetes and sleep apnea, by tracking changes in body weight and other health markers after the surgery.

  Recruiting All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar · Bhubaneswar, Odisha · NCT06015620

• Effects of dairy lipids on weight loss and heart health in obese adults

  This study is testing if eating whole dairy products with special fats can help obese adults lose weight and improve their heart health better than low-fat dairy products.

  Recruiting Hospices Civils de Lyon · Pierre-Bénite and 1 other locations · NCT05783466

• Weight loss surgery before knee replacement for obese patients

  This study tests if having weight loss surgery before knee replacement helps obese patients with severe knee arthritis recover better and have fewer problems after surgery.

  Recruiting Nova Scotia Health Authority · Halifax, Nova Scotia · NCT05120492

• Examining gut microbiota changes in patients undergoing metabolic surgery

  This study is testing how metabolic surgery affects gut bacteria and heart health in patients, especially focusing on the African American community, over the next 10 years.

  Recruiting Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Nashville, Tennessee · NCT05000996

• Gastric recalibration after endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty

  This study is testing if adding extra stitches during a follow-up procedure after endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty can help people with severe obesity lose more weight and improve their health.

  Recruiting IHU Strasbourg · Strasbourg · NCT04945473

• Endoscopic gastric tubulization for weight loss

  This study is testing a new, less invasive procedure to help adults with severe obesity lose weight and improve their quality of life by making their stomach smaller without surgery.

  Recruiting IHU Strasbourg · Strasbourg · NCT03554902

• Factors that determine long-term success after bariatric surgery

  We will see which patient and surgical factors are linked to lasting weight loss in people who had bariatric surgery at least five years ago.

  Recruiting at 4 sites University Hospital, Lille · Arras and 3 other locations · NCT03517072

• Comparing bougie sizes in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for obesity

  This study is testing whether using different sizes of a tool called a bougie during weight loss surgery can help prevent leaks in the stomach for people with severe obesity.

  Recruiting at 6 sites Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · Boulogne-Billancourt and 11 other locations · NCT02937649

• Evaluating outcomes of bariatric surgery for obesity

  This study looks at how bariatric surgery affects the quality of life for people with obesity, comparing those who have complications like internal hernias to those who recover without issues.

  Recruiting IHU Strasbourg · Strasbourg · NCT02811900

• Understanding metabolic changes in children with ROHHAD syndrome

  This study is trying to understand the metabolic changes in children with ROHHAD syndrome to see how it affects their weight and overall health.

  Recruiting Columbia University · Boston, New York and 1 other locations · NCT02602769

• Understanding metabolic responses after bariatric surgery

  This study is looking to see how the body reacts after weight loss surgery in people with severe obesity by checking their genetic and tissue markers before and after the surgery.

  Recruiting University of California, Davis · Sacramento, California · NCT02024542

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Quick answers

How many Morbid Obesity clinical trials are recruiting right now?

20, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 8 countries. The most sites are in France (6 trials), United States (6 trials), Egypt (3 trials), Spain (1 trial), India (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Early Phase 1: 1, Phase 4: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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