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85 Obesity Trials near Allentown, PA

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Retatrutide for Obesity

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
The main purpose of this study is to determine if retatrutide can significantly lower the incidence of serious heart-related complications or prevent the worsening of kidney function. The trial will enroll adults with body mass index 27 kg/m\^2 or higher and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and/or chronic kidney disease. The study will last for about 5 years. Participants will have up to 27 clinic visits with the study doctor.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:45+

10000 Participants Needed

Tirzepatide for Psoriasis and Obesity

Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
The main purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of adding tirzepatide to ixekizumab therapy in standard clinical practice in participants with moderate-to-severe plaque PsO and obesity or overweight with at least 1 weight-related comorbidity. The study will last up to 12 months.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4

200 Participants Needed

Bimagrumab + Tirzepatide for Obesity

Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Bimagrumab and Tirzepatide, alone or in combination, in adults with obesity or overweight, with at least one obesity related comorbidity, without Type 2 Diabetes. The study will last about 70 weeks.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

240 Participants Needed

Maridebart Cafraglutide for Cardiovascular Disease

Horsham, Pennsylvania
The primary objective of this trial is to demonstrate that maridebart cafraglutide is superior to placebo when given as an adjunct to standard of care with respect to reducing cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:45 - 99

12800 Participants Needed

Ixekizumab + Tirzepatide for Psoriasis

Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
The main purpose of this study is to demonstrate that when participants with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and obesity or overweight in the presence of at least 1 weight-related comorbid condition receive ixekizumab and tirzepatide concomitantly administered, participants see improvement in their psoriasis and achieve weight reduction compared to when receiving ixekizumab. Participation in this study includes up to 12 visits and could last up to 61 weeks including screening, open label treatment period, and post-treatment follow-up period.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

250 Participants Needed

Maridebart Cafraglutide for Heart Failure

Horsham, Pennsylvania
This study will examine if maridebart cafraglutide as an adjunct to standard of care will lead to a reduction in heart failure (HF) events such as HF hospitalizations and urgent HF visits, cardiovascular (CV) deaths and improvement in HF symptoms in participants with HF with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and HF with mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF) who are obese. This is a phase 3, global, multicenter, 2-part study with a double-blind period and an open-label extension (OLE). The study is event-driven, and Part 1 will conclude when approximately 850 primary endpoint events have occurred.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

5056 Participants Needed

Naltrexone + Bupropion for Obesity

Horsham, Pennsylvania
This trial studies the effects of a medication combination (naltrexone and bupropion) on heart health. It targets patients to see if this treatment increases the risk of major heart problems. The study also includes advice on diet and exercise. Naltrexone and bupropion have been used in combination for weight loss, but they have been associated with various adverse effects, including neuropsychiatric disorders and cardiovascular risks.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4

8600 Participants Needed

Inclisiran for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Hatboro, Pennsylvania
This trial tests whether inclisiran injections can prevent serious heart problems in high-risk adults who haven't had a major heart event yet by lowering their cholesterol levels. Inclisiran is a long-acting treatment that significantly lowers cholesterol.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:40 - 79

14082 Participants Needed

Tirzepatide for Obesity

Yardley, Pennsylvania
This trial is testing tirzepatide, a medication that helps control blood sugar and reduce appetite, to see if it can lower health problems and death rates in adults who are very overweight. Tirzepatide was developed by Eli Lilly to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:40+

15374 Participants Needed

BI 456906 for Diabetes and Obesity

Trenton, New Jersey
This study is open to adults who are at least 18 years old and have a body mass index of 27 kg/m² or more. People can take part if they have type 2 diabetes and if they are currently being treated only with diet and exercise or with specific diabetes medications. Only people who have previously not managed to lose weight by changing their diet can participate. The purpose of this study is to find out whether a medicine called survodutide (BI 456906) helps people living with overweight or obesity who also have diabetes to lose weight. Participants are divided into 3 groups by chance, like drawing names from a hat. 2 groups get different doses of survodutide and 1 group gets placebo. Placebo looks like survodutide but does not contain any medicine. Every participant has a 2 in 3 chance of getting survodutide. Participants inject survodutide or placebo under their skin once a week for about one and a half years. In addition to the study medicine, all participants receive counselling to make changes to their diet and to exercise regularly. Participants are in the study for about 1 year and 7 months. During this time, it is planned that participants visit the study site up to 14 times and receive 6 phone calls by the site staff. The doctors check participants' health and take note of any unwanted effects. The study staff also regularly measure participants' body weight. The results are compared between the groups to see whether the treatment works.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

755 Participants Needed

BI 456906 for Obesity

Trenton, New Jersey
This study is open to adults who are at least 18 years old and have * a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m² or more, or * a BMI of 27 kg/m² or more and at least one health problem related to their weight. People with type 2 diabetes cannot take part in this study. Only people who have previously not managed to lose weight by changing their diet can participate. The purpose of this study is to find out whether a medicine called survodutide (BI 456906) helps people living with overweight or obesity to lose weight. Participants are divided into 3 groups by chance, like drawing names from a hat. 2 groups get different doses of survodutide and 1 group gets placebo. Placebo looks like survodutide but does not contain any medicine. Every participant has a 2 in 3 chance of getting survodutide. Participants inject survodutide or placebo under their skin once a week for about one and a half years. In addition to the study medicine, all participants receive counselling to make changes to their diet and to exercise regularly. Participants are in the study for about 1 year and 7 months. During this time, it is planned that participants visit the study site up to 14 times and receive 6 phone calls by the site staff. The doctors check participants' health and take note of any unwanted effects. The participants' body weight is regularly measured. The results are compared between the groups to see whether the treatment works.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

726 Participants Needed

Tirzepatide for Type 1 Diabetes and Obesity

West Chester, Pennsylvania
The main purpose of this study is to find out how well and how safely tirzepatide works in adults who have type 1 diabetes and obesity or overweight. Participation in the study will last about 49 weeks.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

905 Participants Needed

CagriSema vs. Tirzepatide for Weight Loss in Obesity

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This trial tests if a new combination of two drugs, given regularly, helps people lose weight better than another treatment. It targets individuals needing to lower their body weight by helping them feel less hungry and manage their weight. Two different drugs are being investigated as options for weight management.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

809 Participants Needed

Orforglipron for Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This trial is testing a new diabetes medication called orforglipron to see if it is safer and more effective than insulin in people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese and at higher risk for heart problems. The study will last several years and involve multiple visits.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

2749 Participants Needed

Setmelanotide for Hypothalamic Obesity

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This trial tests if Setmelanotide, an injection, can help reduce weight and hunger in patients aged 4 and older with acquired Hypothalamic Obesity. The medication works by targeting brain pathways that control hunger and energy use. Setmelanotide has been approved for treating obesity in rare genetic conditions and is being developed for other obesity-related disorders.
Prior Safety Data
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:4+

120 Participants Needed

CagriSema for Obesity

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This trial tests how well different treatments help people with excess body weight lose weight. Participants will receive one of four treatments through regular injections. The study will last over a year, followed by a period to observe long-term effects.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

3400 Participants Needed

Setmelanotide for Obesity

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The protocol describes a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with independent sub-studies of setmelanotide in patients with obesity and at least one of the specific gene variants in the Melanocortin-4 Receptor pathway: * POMC or PCSK1 (Sub-study 035a) * LEPR (Sub-study 035b) * SRC1 (Sub-study 035c) * SH2B1 (Sub-study 035d) The objectives and endpoints are identical for these sub-studies.
Prior Safety Data
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:6 - 65

400 Participants Needed

Digital Intervention for Binge Eating

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The proposed study is an open label, non randomized, waitlist controlled single group feasibility study of the feasibility and usability of a digital intervention (called ChangeBite) to be used by individuals with obesity and comorbid binge eating behavior. The proposed research will include approximately 30 participants. Participants will be recruited for this single group pilot trial using online advertising to attend a virtual screening session. Screened participants willing and eligible to participate, will receive informed consent and formally start ChangeBite. Participants will be instructed to engage with ChangeBite and attend follow up assessments on scheduled video calls. Feasibility and acceptability of implementation will be assessed by collecting data on recruitment, retention, usability and satisfaction. The research team will also collect assessment data from participants on feasibility, and usability. In addition to self report scales, semi-structured interviews will be completed with a trained research team member via video call and will be partially recorded. Assessments will be done at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks. Participants' app use frequency and duration will be tracked using software analytics. Participants' body weight will be captured weekly using a timestamped picture of their weight as it appears on their scale and Body Mass Index will be calculated with these data points.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1, 2

30 Participants Needed

Phentermine/Topiramate for Hypothalamic Obesity

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hypothalamic obesity (HO) refers to the substantial weight gain that often complicates hypothalamic brain tumors. Children with this treatment-recalcitrant form of obesity have excess rates of metabolic sequelae compared to otherwise healthy children with similar obesity, and later experience excess mortality related to cardiometabolic disease. In this pilot trial, our objective is to gather key preliminary data about phentermine/topiramate (Ph/T) that is FDA-approved for "common" obesity but has never been tested in HO. The subset of individuals with HO who experience hyperphagia or excess daytime sleepiness may benefit from the Ph/T-induced decrease in appetite and increase in alertness. Preliminary assessments of safety, adverse events, dosing (Aim 1), as well as of efficacy (% BMI loss, Aim 2) will be made in a 28-week parallel-arm double-blinded Phase 2 placebo-controlled clinical trial in 6-28-year-old individuals with HO.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:6 - 28

24 Participants Needed

Semaglutide for Lung Disease

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether semaglutide, an FDA-approved treatment for diabetes and obesity, is feasible and tolerable in patients with advanced lung disease. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: 1. Are patients with advanced lung disease able to tolerate semaglutide therapy? 2. Are we able to titrate semaglutide therapy to a target weight? Participants will be asked to perform pulmonary function, physical function and body composition testing, as well as a blood draw before and after 12-weeks of semaglutide therapy. While on therapy, subjects will be surveyed regarding any adverse events or side effects.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1, 2

8 Participants Needed

Why Other Patients Applied

"I need to lose weight because it's affecting my knees. I've already had a knee replacement and the second one is happening on the left knee in a few months. I've participated in a study in the past for a skin-related issue, and had a good experience. That's why I'm interested in joining a study for wieght loss."

KI
Obesity PatientAge: 69

"I changed my diet in 2020 and I’ve lost 95 pounds from my highest weight (283). I am 5’3”, female, and now 188. I still have a 33 BMI. I've been doing research on alternative approaches to continue my progress, which brought me here to consider clinical trials."

WR
Obesity PatientAge: 58

"I am applying for my daughter. She turns 12 this year and is overweight. She's 5'4" and 176 pounds. Would be great to enroll her in a clinical trial to see if this form of care could work for her. Realize that there's no guarantee, but I support her and we'd like to give it a try."

MW
Parent of PatientAge: 46

"I have tried to lose weight, but as I get older, it becomes harder and harder. I have lost weight in the past through diet and exercise, but it has been more difficult to accomplish as I age."

JP
Obesity PatientAge: 44

"I have a heart condition, and my fat is all in my chest, surrounding my heart. It's hard for me to exercise because my legs are thin and the upper body weight is too much — putting strain on my leg joints. It’s a vicious cycle. I am also post-menopausal, which adds additional weight loss difficulty. I also have stress with being a full time caregiver for my mom. I'm interested in trying a clinical trial."

DK
Obesity PatientAge: 56

RO7795081 for Obesity

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, dose-range-finding, Phase II study aims to evaluate the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of RO7795081 for chronic weight management in adult participants with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related comorbidity, but without diabetes mellitus.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

340 Participants Needed

NNC0519-0130 for Obesity

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This study will look at how a new medicine called NNC0519-0130 helps people with excess body weight lose weight. The study will test up to 6 different doses of NNC0519-0130. Participants will take 1-2 injections once a week. The study medicine will be injected under skin with a thin needle in the stomach, thigh, or upper arm. The study will last for about 42 weeks.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

355 Participants Needed

Caloric Restriction + Activity for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This trial tests if a personalized diet and exercise plan can help older children, adolescents, and young adults with high-risk B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia respond better to chemotherapy. The plan aims to reduce body fat, which is linked to treatment resistance, and limit fat gain during chemotherapy.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:10 - 25

240 Participants Needed

Protein Intake for Obesity

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This study will examine a potential relationship between family history of obesity, that is whether people with at least one parent who had obesity in adulthood compared to people with two parents who did not have obesity in adulthood, and the ability of protein intake to curb further intake of food.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 35

80 Participants Needed

Acceptance-Based Treatment for Adolescent Obesity

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about cardiovascular disease risk among adolescent girls with overweight/obesity. The main questions this trial aims to answer are: 1. Does an acceptance-based healthy lifestyle intervention demonstrate more weight loss than a health education intervention? 2. Does an acceptance-based healthy lifestyle intervention show more improvements in participants' physiological, health-related, and psychological factors compared to a health education intervention? Participants in this trial will: 1. Engage in treatment for 6-months, comprising of a mixture of in-person and remote group sessions, occurring at Drexel University or over a video-conferencing platform. 2. Complete various assessments. These include self-reported questionnaires, measures of weight, height, body composition, blood pressure, and blood lipids, and wearing of smart watches to measure sleep and physical activity. Researchers will compare the acceptance-based and health education intervention groups to see if the acceptance-based treatment will indeed be effective in improving participants' health outcomes.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:14 - 19
Sex:Female

148 Participants Needed

Mobile Health Program for Childhood Obesity

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of a mobile health intervention in adolescents (14-17 years) with overweight or obesity. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: 1) is a digital-based diet quality intervention for adolescents with overweight or obesity feasible and 2) is there preliminary effectiveness in improving diet quality? Participants will: 1. Complete three-day 24-hour dietary recalls 2. Collect urine samples 3. Wear a continuous glucose monitor, sleep tracker, and physical activity tracker Researchers will compare control and intervention groups to see if diet quality and meal timing traits improve as assessed by 24-hour dietary recalls, a novel urine biomarker, and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:14 - 17

210 Participants Needed

Weight Loss Maintenance for Obesity

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the physiological basis for the differences in weight regain among adults (25-59 years old) with obesity following participation in a behavioral weight loss program. Eligible participants will undergo a baseline evaluation after which they will enter an up to 20 week behavioral weight loss program with the goal of losing at least 7 percent of their baseline weight within 35 weeks. Participants who meet the weight loss goal will be asked to remain weight stable for 2 weeks after which they will undergo a clinical examination. They will then be observed for 1 year during which they will undergo 2 additional clinical examinations, one 4 months after completing the weight loss program, and the other 12 months after completing the weight loss program.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:25 - 59

205 Participants Needed

Mobile Health App for Sleep Promotion and Obesity Prevention in Children

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The overall objective of this application is to develop a mobile health platform for the pediatric care setting to promote longer sleep duration for childhood obesity prevention.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:8 - 12

5000 Participants Needed

Heart Health Interventions for Black Maternal Health

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The overarching goal of our proposal is to reduce disparities in perinatal cardiovascular disease risk factors among Black women utilizing a community-driven, social ecological framework.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Sex:Female

432 Participants Needed

Decision-Making Skills for Adolescent Obesity

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This trial involves an online group program aimed at helping teenagers aged 14-18 with overweight or obesity lose weight. The program focuses on improving food choices by teaching better decision-making skills, especially for those who struggle with loss-of-control eating.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:14 - 18

63 Participants Needed

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