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Total Trials
12
Recruiting Now
12
Trial Phases
Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3

ClinicalMetric tracks all active clinical trials for weight loss sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Research in this area spans early-phase safety investigations through large Phase 3 confirmatory trials, conducted by NIH-funded academic centers, independent investigators, and pharmaceutical sponsors worldwide. Each listing is updated daily as new studies open enrollment and existing ones reach capacity or complete follow-up.

Trial listings include the NCT identifier, current recruitment status, phase classification, primary and secondary endpoints, estimated enrollment size, participating countries, and direct links to the full protocol on ClinicalTrials.gov. Eligibility criteria — including age range, disease stage, and prior treatment requirements — are documented for every study to help patients and clinicians assess suitability before contacting a trial site.

Frequently Asked Questions — weight loss Clinical Trials

How many clinical trials are currently recruiting for weight loss?
ClinicalMetric currently tracks 12 actively recruiting clinical trials for weight loss, sourced in real time from ClinicalTrials.gov. The total number of registered studies—including those not yet enrolling or in active follow-up—is 12. Trial availability changes daily as new studies open enrollment and existing ones reach capacity.
What trial phases are available for weight loss?
weight loss research spans Phase 2 (2 trials), Phase 3 (1 trial). Phase 1 studies evaluate safety and dosing in small groups, Phase 2 studies assess preliminary efficacy in 100–300 participants, and Phase 3 trials compare the new treatment against the standard of care in 300–3,000+ patients. Phase 4 post-approval studies monitor long-term outcomes in real-world populations.
How do I find out if I qualify for a weight loss clinical trial?
Eligibility criteria for weight loss trials vary by study and typically specify age range, disease stage or severity, prior treatment history, and specific diagnostic or laboratory parameters. Each listing on ClinicalMetric links to the full protocol on ClinicalTrials.gov, where inclusion and exclusion criteria are documented. Contact the sponsoring site's research coordinator directly to confirm your eligibility—your treating physician or specialist can also help identify the most appropriate trial based on your medical history and current treatment status.
Trial Phases
Phase 2
2
Phase 3
1
Top Sponsors
University of Michigan 1 trial
Ulla Kampmann Opstrup 1 trial
Tufts University 1 trial
Heart Health Research Center 1 trial
Tripler Army Medical Center 1 trial

Recruiting Clinical Trials

NCT04812314
Recruiting
Exercise Effects on Adipose Tissue Structure and Function
Enrollment
46 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
University of Michigan
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NCT05798494
Recruiting
PRE-Pregnancy Weight Loss And the Reducing Effect on CHILDhood Overweight - Aarhus
Enrollment
140 pts
Location
Denmark
Sponsor
Ulla Kampmann Opstrup
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NCT04907396
Recruiting
International Weight Control Registry
Enrollment
100,000 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Tufts University
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NCT06455878
Recruiting
Mobile Applet for Weight Management in Obese Heart Failure Patients
Enrollment
830 pts
Location
China
Sponsor
Heart Health Research Center
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NCT05518604
Recruiting
Weight Loss and Physical Fitness Following Pregnancy in Active Duty Women
Enrollment
74 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Tripler Army Medical Center
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NCT06811324 Phase 2
Recruiting
Effects of Tirzepatide on Muscle and Vascular Health in Obese Older Adults
Enrollment
20 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health...
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NCT07015424
Recruiting
Randomized Study on Transoral Outlet Reduction and Lifestyle Changes for Weight Regain After Gastric Bypass
Enrollment
108 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Boston Scientific Corporation
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NCT07190170
Recruiting
Time Restricted Eating for WeIght LoSs MainTenance-2
Enrollment
110 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
NYU Langone Health
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NCT06989177
Recruiting
Probiotic Intervention on Body Weight
Enrollment
140 pts
Location
China
Sponsor
Chinese Academy of Sciences
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NCT06423599 Phase 2, Phase 3
Recruiting
Effect of Weight Loss on Physical and Cardiac Performance in People With Obesity and Heart Failure
Enrollment
100 pts
Location
Denmark
Sponsor
Jens D Hove, MD,PHD
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NCT06565104
Recruiting
The Sleep2BWell Trial
Enrollment
150 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Columbia University
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NCT06193577
Recruiting
Effect of Phaseolus Vulgaris L. Dry Extract on the Modulation of Weight and Metabolic Parameters
Enrollment
60 pts
Location
Italy
Sponsor
IBSA Farmaceutici Italia Srl
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