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Overweight clinical trials and research

As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 120 Overweight clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 46 countries (most in United States (68), China (19), Germany (17)). 7 were first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 3 (32), Phase 1 (29), Phase 2 (10), Phase 1/2 (1). The most active sponsors are Novo Nordisk A/S (25), Eli Lilly and Company (16), Pfizer (5). There are also 39 NIH-funded research projects on Overweight, with $14.9 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.

Newest Overweight clinical trials

StudyPhaseWhereStatusRegistered
Berobenatide for knee pain in adults who are overweight or with obesity Phase 3 Tempe, Arizona and 39 other locations Recruiting Nov 5, 2026
Concurrent exercise program changes PCSK9 in adults with overweight — Çatalzeytin, Kastamonu Recruiting Nov 2, 2026
Maridebart cafraglutide in people who switched from weekly GLP-1 receptor agonists Phase 1 Phoenix, Arizona and 8 other locations Recruiting Nov 2, 2026
EloraTZP for weight loss in adults with overweight/obesity and type 2 diabetes Phase 3 Tucson, Arizona and 74 other locations Recruiting Oct 19, 2026
Monthly dose of PF-08653944 vs placebo in Chinese adults who are overweight or obese Phase 3 Hefei, Anhui and 5 other locations Recruiting Oct 15, 2026
FutureShape Family: a family-based weight-management program with semaglutide for children and parents Phase 4 Copenhagen Recruiting Oct 14, 2026
Home self-administration of a weight-management medicine with an autoinjector in adults who are overweight or obese Phase 3 San Diego, California and 24 other locations Recruiting Oct 13, 2026
Switching to Zenagamtide From Tirzepatide in Adults With Overweight or Obesity With or Without Type 2 Diabetes Phase 1 Glendale, California and 1 other locations Recruiting Oct 9, 2026
Switching to Zenagamtide from Semaglutide in adults with overweight or obesity, with or without type 2 diabetes Phase 1 Glendale, California and 1 other locations Recruiting Oct 2, 2026
Switching to a monthly dose of Berobenatide to help keep weight off after weight loss with semaglutide or tirzepatide Phase 3 Birmingham, Alabama and 25 other locations Recruiting Sep 29, 2026

All recruiting trials (120)

NIH-funded research (39)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

Related topics

ObesityChronic Weight ManagementDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Overweight and/or ObesityType 2 DiabetesType 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1End Stage Renal DiseaseLipid MetabolismMetabolic SyndromeObeseObesity, AbdominalObesity (Disorder)Osteoarthritis, Knee

Quick answers

How many Overweight clinical trials are recruiting right now?

120, as of November 12, 2026. 7 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 46 countries. The most sites are in United States (68 trials), China (19 trials), Germany (17 trials), Spain (14 trials), Japan (13 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 3: 32, Phase 1: 29, Phase 2: 10, Phase 1/2: 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.