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Total Trials
15
Recruiting Now
15
Trial Phases
Phase 4, Phase 2

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 15 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 15. 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 (1 trial), Phase 4 (3 trials). 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
1
Phase 4
3
Top Sponsors
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 trials
University of Michigan 1 trial
Ulla Kampmann Opstrup 1 trial
University of Alabama at Birmingham 1 trial
University Hospital Center of Martinique 1 trial

Recruiting Clinical Trials

NCT05806801
Recruiting
Metabolic Adaptations to Weight Loss With and Without Exercise
Enrollment
68 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
66 pts
Location
Denmark
Sponsor
Ulla Kampmann Opstrup
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NCT07195708
Recruiting
Orbera365 Intragastric Balloon System (Abbreviated as'Orbera365')
Enrollment
144 pts
Location
China
Sponsor
Boston Scientific Corporation
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NCT06785064
Recruiting
Optimizing an Extended Care Intervention to Promote Weight Loss Maintenance
Enrollment
544 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmi...
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NCT05982132
Recruiting
Weight Changes Among Martinican Prisoners
Enrollment
227 pts
Location
Martinique
Sponsor
University Hospital Center of ...
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NCT06339840
Recruiting
The Impact of Lifestyle Intervention on Weight and Fertility in Obese Males
Enrollment
98 pts
Location
China
Sponsor
Third Affiliated Hospital of Z...
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NCT07163650 Phase 4
Recruiting
Evaluating Anti-Obesity Medications 6 Months After Metabolic Surgery
Enrollment
60 pts
Location
China
Sponsor
The Affiliated Nanjing Drum To...
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NCT06967389
Recruiting
Mitigation of Cardiovascular Disease Risks in Children With Extreme Obesity
Enrollment
50 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
John Bauer
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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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NCT06809166 Phase 4
Recruiting
Metabolic and Behavioural Effects of CONTRAVE as Potential Mechanisms of Weight Loss in Adults With Obesity
Enrollment
40 pts
Location
Canada
Sponsor
The Royal's Institute of Menta...
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NCT06988150
Recruiting
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma (PDAC)
Enrollment
100 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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NCT07144800
Recruiting
Family COMIDA (Consumo de Opciones Más Ideales De Alimentos) (Eating More Ideal Food Options)
Enrollment
1,319 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cance...
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NCT07276815
Recruiting
OverStitch NXT Endoscopic Suture System
Enrollment
136 pts
Location
China
Sponsor
Boston Scientific Corporation
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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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NCT07213466 Phase 4
Recruiting
Individualized Pharmacological Approach to Obesity in Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Enrollment
100 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
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Related Conditions

obesity (6) obesity prevention (2) weight management (2) glp 1 (2) metabolic disease (1) metabolic syndrome (1) insulin sensitivity (1) insulin resistance (1) overweight and obesity (1) pregnancy related (1) child nutrition sciences (1) body composition (1)
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