OVERWEIGHT OR OBESITY

This study tests a new drug, olatorepatide, for weight loss in people who are overweight or obese but do not have diabetes. The drug works by targeting hormones that control appetite and blood sugar. Researchers will check how safe the drug is, how the body processes it, and how …

This study tests whether adding the diabetes drug metformin to standard antidepressants helps people with both depression and obesity lose weight and feel better. Researchers will also check if certain gene variants affect how well the combination works. The trial involves 200 ad…

This study tests a new drug called MET097, given as a shot, to help people with obesity or overweight lose weight. After 12 weekly doses, participants switch to monthly shots for up to 64 weeks. The trial compares four different dose schedules against a placebo to see which works…

This Phase 3 study tests an experimental once-daily pill called orforglipron in about 487 adults who have both high blood pressure and obesity or overweight. The main goal is to see if the drug lowers blood pressure more than a placebo. Researchers will also check for changes in …

This study tests whether a Mediterranean diet combined with intermittent fasting can reduce liver scarring (fibrosis) better than the weight-loss medication naltrexone/bupropion. About 70 adults with overweight or obesity and heart or metabolic risks (like type 2 diabetes or high…

This early-stage study is testing a new drug called IBI3032 in 79 adults who are overweight or have obesity. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it over a 4-week treatment period. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and research…

This study tests a new daily pill, orforglipron, to help adults with obesity or overweight who also have weight-related conditions like high blood pressure or sleep apnea lose weight. About 3,100 participants will take either the pill or a placebo for 72 weeks, with some continui…

This phase 3 trial tests whether a once-daily pill called orforglipron can improve sleep apnea in 600 adults with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea who are also obese or overweight. Participants are split into two groups: those who cannot or will not use a CPAP machine, and those wh…

This study looks at whether adding CPAP (a machine that helps you breathe at night) to a healthy lifestyle program can lower the risk of diabetes in people with prediabetes and sleep apnea. About 174 overweight or obese adults with both conditions will be followed for 6 months. T…

This study looks at how the liver burns fat and makes sugar in people with NASH (a serious liver disease linked to obesity) who are planning to have weight-loss surgery. Researchers will use special scans to measure liver function before and after surgery in 30 adults. The goal i…

This study tests whether a remotely delivered resistance training program is practical and helpful for Black women aged 30-64 who are overweight, have prediabetes or diabetes, or have high blood pressure. About 37 women will participate from home using their own devices. The goal…

This study looks at ways to help adults in rural Pennsylvania become more physically active. It includes 880 people who are overweight, have type 2 diabetes, or are not very active. Researchers will track activity levels using questionnaires and wearable devices to see what works…

This study looks at how natural compounds in strawberries and raspberries (polyphenols) affect inflammation and gut bacteria in overweight adults with mild inflammation. About 105 participants will eat berry products or a control diet for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure blood a…

This study collects blood, urine, and tissue samples from 500 obese adults to help researchers understand why people gain weight, lose weight, or regain weight after treatment. Participants must be over 18 with a BMI of 30 or higher. The samples will be stored for up to 10 years …

This study aimed to see how gut bacteria and blood chemicals change in overweight or obese adults following a special low-carb diet. Participants would provide stool and blood samples as they lost weight. The goal was to understand how diet affects gut health during weight loss.