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24 Weight Loss Trials near Raleigh, NC

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Retatrutide for Obesity

Raleigh, North Carolina
This is a study of retatrutide in participants with obesity. The main purpose is to learn more about how retatrutide maintains body weight loss. The study will have two treatment phases: an 80 week lead-in phase in which all participants will take retatrutide dose 1 and a 36 week randomized, double-blinded phase in which participants will either take retatrutide dose 1, retatrutide dose 2, or switch to placebo. Participation in the study will last around 125 weeks.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

586 Participants Needed

This randomized phase III trial studies whether weight loss in overweight and obese women may prevent breast cancer from coming back (recurrence). Previous studies have found that women who are overweight or obese when their breast cancer is found (diagnosed) have a greater risk of their breast cancer recurring, as compared to women who were thinner when their cancer was diagnosed. This study aims to test whether overweight or obese women who take part in a weight loss program after being diagnosed with breast cancer have a lower rate of cancer recurrence as compared to women who do not take part in the weight loss program. This study will help to show whether weight loss programs should be a part of breast cancer treatment.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Sex:Female

3177 Participants Needed

This study is researching experimental drugs called trevogrumab and garetosmab (called "study drugs") in combination with another drug, semaglutide (Wegovy®). This study will be done in 3 parts, Part A, Part B, and Part C where different study drugs will be tested. Part A of the study is focused on healthy participants. Part B and C of the study is focused on participants with obesity. The aim of Part A of the study is to see how safe and tolerable the study drug is in healthy participants. The aim of Part B and Part C of the study is to see how safe and effective the study drug is when combined with Wegovy. Parts A, B, and C of the study are looking at several other research questions, including: * What side effects may happen from taking the study drug * How much study drug is in the blood at different times * Whether the body makes antibodies against the study drug (which could make the drug less effective or could lead to side effects)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

999 Participants Needed

The purpose of this research is to investigate the combined effects of fundic ablation (FA) and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty on circulating plasma ghrelin, satiation, and total body weight loss, as well as the incidence of adverse events. This procedure will be carried out with the HybridAPC (ERBE Elektromedizin GmbH, Tübingen, Germany). The HybridAPC instrument creates an electric current to deliver a safe amount of thermal injury to a portion of the stomach known as the gastric fundus. This thermal injury will target a hormone called ghrelin which is the only known hormone linked to increasing appetite, calorie intake, and weight gain. This procedure is designed to target the bodily effects of appetite control and gastric sensory and motor functions which cause the feeling of fullness and satiation. When fundic mucosal ablation is paired with endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), this combined investigational approach may lead to decreased fasting ghrelin levels, improved satiation, and greater total body weight loss than traditional ESG. This study will help determine if the combined impact of FA with ESG within the same endoscopic session should be made available to patients as part of a comprehensive weight loss strategy.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:21 - 65

10 Participants Needed

The purpose of this research is to investigate the effects of fundic ablation (FA) on circulating plasma ghrelin, satiation, and total body weight loss, as well as the incidence of adverse events. This procedure will be carried out with the HybridAPC (ERBE Elektromedizin GmbH, Tübingen, Germany). The HybridAPC instrument creates an electric current to deliver a safe amount of thermal injury to a portion of the stomach known as the gastric fundus. This thermal injury will target a hormone called ghrelin which is the only known hormone linked to increasing appetite, calorie intake, and weight gain. This procedure is designed to target the bodily effects of appetite control and gastric sensory and motor functions which cause the feeling of fullness and satiation. The fundic mucosal ablation is not typically done prior to the endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty procedure. When fundic mucosal ablation is sequentially paired with endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), this combined investigational approach may lead to decreased fasting ghrelin levels, improved satiation, and greater total body weight loss than traditional ESG. This study will help determine if the combined impact of FA with ESG should be made available to patients as part of a comprehensive weight loss strategy.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:21 - 65

10 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of gastric fundal mucosal ablation (GFMA) on weight trajectory following discontinuation of once-weekly semaglutide or tirzepatide in adults with obesity. In this study, GFMA will be performed on patients who have experienced \> 10% weight loss with GLP-1 therapy and who plan to discontinue use of GLP-1 medications for the duration of the study.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:21 - 65

20 Participants Needed

Full Plate Living for Weight Loss

Durham, North Carolina
The goal of this study is to determine whether shared medical visits also called "group visits" would be beneficial for patients who are under weight management care. As part of this study, participants will be asked to complete a survey to give the study team a better idea of their current health conditions and if this study will be good fit for them. Once the survey has been completed, participants will then be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group one will include participation in shared medical visits over a period of eight weeks. In addition to the medical visits, this group will also include two cooking classes. Group two will be asked to complete online Full Living Plate modules. Participants will be asked to complete another survey at the end of the study.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

43 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to help make a community led weight loss program known as Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) more relevant for African American breast cancer survivors. This study is made up to two parts. The first part includes using focus groups to review current materials that the investigators plan to use in upcoming TOPS classes and provide feedback. Focus groups will be made up of African American women who are breast cancer survivors. The second part includes taking the feedback received from these focus groups and use this feedback to tailor TOPS classes for African American breast cancer survivors. This ClinicalTrials.gov record is specific to the second part of the study.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:21 - 90
Sex:Female

25 Participants Needed

Weight Loss Program for Obesity

Durham, North Carolina
The first phase of the study is a feasibility survey of eligible participants, completed prior to initiating the intervention. The intervention consists of a 6-month 1:1 randomized trial with a waitlist control that recruits 120 older AA women. The rationale for these aims is that the successful completion is expected to provide evidence that a community-based, peer-led weight loss program with a national infrastructure can help a vulnerable, underserved population lose weight and improve their physical function. For older, obese, frail individuals, this could improve their CVD risk factors, quality of life, enhance their health; reduce their healthcare utilization, illness, and disability; and decrease their adverse geriatric outcomes. After completing these aims, the investigators expect that they will have proven that the community-based, peer-led weight loss program can improve both weight and physical function among older, obese AA women. This also could help other demographic groups with obesity and poor physical function. Eventually, it could help older adults maintain their health and independence in the community
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Age:55 - 99
Sex:Female

115 Participants Needed

Ponsegromab for Cachexia

Durham, North Carolina
This trial tests Ponsegromab, a new drug, on cancer patients who are losing weight and have high GDF 15 levels. The drug aims to lower GDF 15 to improve appetite and reduce weight loss.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

187 Participants Needed

Family Skills Training for Obesity

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the best combination of family components that yields optimal weight loss among Black adults. The main question it aims to answer is: What combination of four family components in combination with a standard behavioral weight loss program yields optimal weight loss among Black adults? Researchers will compare different combinations of family skills components (communication content, cohesion content, number of sessions, and mode of delivery) to see the best weight loss. Participants will: * Participate in a 6-month behavioral weight loss intervention * Attend core weight loss in-person group sessions, and dyad based family sessions * Keep track of weight, dietary intake and physical activity
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

256 Participants Needed

Walnuts for Prostate Cancer

Durham, North Carolina
This is a randomized control trial testing the effect of walnut supplementation on prostate cancer progression in 50 men with biopsy confirmed prostate cancer and planning to undergo RP. Patients consented to the study will be randomly assigned to either continue their usual diets (control arm) or to the walnut arm for 4-10 weeks depending on the window between their consent date and the date for RP.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Sex:Male

50 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to conduct a 6-month pilot randomized trial to determine the feasibility and acceptability of theory-based mobile weight loss interventions for survivors of adolescent and young adult cancer (AYAs). The interventions use a mobile smartphone application, previously developed for individuals at risk for type 2 diabetes and adapted for AYAs, that integrates weight and physical activity from digital devices with simplified dietary monitoring in a behavioral weight loss program.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 39

63 Participants Needed

This study involves an evaluation of whether providing small incentives weekly for dietary self-monitoring and/or weight loss improves short- and long-term weight loss. Participants can expect to be on study for 18 months.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting

700 Participants Needed

The purpose of this micro-randomized trial is to evaluate the effects of 7 types of intervention messages targeting specific behavior change techniques (i.e., BCT messages) delivered in "just-in-time" (JIT) moments on daily achievement of weight-related behavioral goals among n=201 young adults with overweight and obesity, participating in a digital, mobile comprehensive lifestyle intervention. "Just-in-time adaptive interventions" (JITAIs) are an alternative to the "one size fits all" approach of mobile intervention development that can provide tailored, real-time messaging and support for young adults.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Age:18 - 39

206 Participants Needed

This study seeks to answer the fundamental questions of which initial, first-line weight loss intervention should be offered to older adults with obesity and multiple chronic conditions and how to address the high non-response rates observed with most conventional strategies. A sequential, multiple assignment, randomized trial (SMART) design will permit the evaluation of treatment combinations that maximize weight loss and will provide data on constructing a future tailored, adaptive intervention. If successful, these findings will identify interventions that could markedly improve health and quality of life of these older adults, reduce long-term disability, and lower healthcare costs
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:65 - 85

180 Participants Needed

The proposed study, NC Works4Health (NCW4H), builds on the strengths of long-standing academic-community research partnerships between this UNC at Chapel Hill (UNC) team of investigators and key stakeholders across health, social service, employment, and economic development sectors. The overall goal of this study is to test the effectiveness of a multilevel intervention that can be readily adopted by communities to reduce chronic disease risks in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations by (a) embedding prevention efforts in DSS-E programs at the individual level, and (b) enhancing supervisor supports for DSS-E hires at the employer level. Interventions at each level, and their joint effects, are designed to mitigate the psychological, behavioral, and clinically relevant risks for chronic disease onset, morbidity, and comorbidity that accrue with unemployment and the employment-entry transition.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 64

600 Participants Needed

Orforglipron for Obesity

Greensboro, North Carolina
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of orforglipron on maintenance of body weight reduction.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

300 Participants Needed

LY3841136 for Obesity

Greensboro, North Carolina
This trial is testing a new medication called LY3841136 to help adults who are overweight or obese manage their weight. The study aims to see if this medication is safe and effective over several months.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

250 Participants Needed

BI 456906 for Diabetes and Obesity

Greenville, North Carolina
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

756 Participants Needed

Why Other Patients Applied

"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 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 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

"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 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

LY3305677 for Obesity

Danville, Virginia
This trial is testing a new medication called LY3305677 to help adults who are obese or overweight manage their weight. The study will last over a year. Researchers want to see if this medication helps people lose weight and if it is safe to use.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

179 Participants Needed

Tirzepatide for Obesity

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
The goal of this study is to examine how tirzepatide affects body composition, bone health, and physical performance in older adults over a nine-month period. Participants will take tirzepatide weekly, have clinic visits every 4 weeks, meet study doctor and registered dietitian every 4 weeks in person or video conference, attend group intervention sessions twice a month via video conference, weigh daily with a study-provided smart scale, keep a record of all foods and beverages consumed, and use a study-provided activity tracker to keep track of daily step counts.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:65+

40 Participants Needed

The purpose of this research is to determine the effectiveness of a coordinated program (Dyad Plus) that would help to facilitate self-monitoring, positive communication, joint problem solving, and social support to increase physical activity, healthy eating, and weight loss. Participants of the Brenner FIT (Families In Training) pediatric weight management program and their parent/guardian will co-enroll in weight loss programs. Parents/guardians will receive the components of By Design Essentials.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:13 - 65

90 Participants Needed

Alendronate + Exercise for Osteoporosis

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
The purpose of this research is to identify strategies that minimize bone loss that occurs when older adults lose weight. Participation in this research will involve up to nine assessment visits and last up to two years.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:60+

700 Participants Needed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Weight Loss clinical trials in Raleigh, NC pay?

Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.

How do Weight Loss clinical trials in Raleigh, NC work?

After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Weight Loss trials in Raleigh, NC 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length in Raleigh, NC for Weight Loss is 12 months.

How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?

Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility in Raleigh, NC several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.

What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?

The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.

Do I need to be insured to participate in a Weight Loss medical study in Raleigh, NC?

Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.

What are the newest Weight Loss clinical trials in Raleigh, NC?

Most recently, we added Weight Loss Program for Breast Cancer Survivors, Tirzepatide for Obesity and Full Plate Living for Weight Loss to the Power online platform.

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