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Obesity & Overweight clinical trials and research

As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 116 Obesity & Overweight clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 34 countries (most in United States (36), China (7), Canada (6)). 6 were first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 4 (7), Phase 2 (5), Phase 1 (4), Phase 3 (1). The most active sponsors are Mahidol University (3), University of Kansas Medical Center (2), The Miriam Hospital (2). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.

Newest Obesity & Overweight clinical trials

StudyPhaseWhereStatusRegistered
How incretin treatments affect muscle mass and function in people with overweight or obesity — Amsterdam and 1 other locations Recruiting Nov 10, 2026
Dose find for remimazolam plus alfentanil for gastroscopy in obese adults — Jinan, Shandong Recruiting Nov 9, 2026
Two-Year Weight Loss With GLP-1 Medications Compared With Sleeve Gastrectomy in Adults — Van Recruiting Oct 28, 2026
Gut barrier and inflammation after fast-food overfeeding in adults — Hellerup Recruiting Oct 26, 2026
High BMI and periodontitis in Thai adults under 60 — Bangkok, Ratchathewi Recruiting Oct 19, 2026
GLP-1 weight‑loss medicine: finding who will benefit most Phase 4 Leuven Recruiting Oct 13, 2026
Long-term Iron Absorption in Women with Overweight/Obesity vs Normal Weight — Nakhon Pathom Recruiting Oct 2, 2026
Pistachios and post-meal metabolism in adults who are overweight or have obesity — St Louis, Missouri Recruiting Oct 2, 2026
Multimodal Weight Management Program for Older Adults — Maringá Recruiting Sep 15, 2026
Nitraria Retusa Infusion for Clozapine-Related Metabolic Side Effects in Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia — Sousse Recruiting Sep 14, 2026

All recruiting trials (116)

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Quick answers

How many Obesity & Overweight clinical trials are recruiting right now?

116, as of November 12, 2026. 6 of them were first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 34 countries. The most sites are in United States (36 trials), China (7 trials), Canada (6 trials), Spain (5 trials), United Kingdom (5 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 4: 7, Phase 2: 5, Phase 1: 4, Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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Last reviewed 2026-11-12 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.