Weight loss · District of Columbia
Weight loss and obesity studies in District of Columbia
8 studies have at least one recruiting site in District of Columbia. Weight-management research includes trials of new medicines, devices, diets and lifestyle programs for people with overweight or obesity, and studies of weight-related conditions such as fatty liver disease.
8 recruiting studiesSource: ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026How we list studies
Studies
- Recruiting
The RESET System Pivotal Clinical Trial (Protocol Revision K)
Morphic Medical Inc.
- Location
- Washington D.C., DC + 25 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 22–65
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Effects of Enicepatide (RO7795068) in Participants With Obesity or Overweight and Type 2 Diabetes
Hoffmann-La Roche
- Location
- Washington D.C., DC + 44 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Research Study Investigating How Well the Medicine Zenagamtide Helps People With Excess Body Weight Lose Weight Compared to Semaglutide
Novo Nordisk A/S
- Location
- Washington D.C., DC + 32 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Characterization of Patients With Uncommon Presentations and/or Uncommon Diseases Associated With the Cardiovascular System
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- Location
- Washington D.C., DC + 1 other US site
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 1–100
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease: The Young at Heart Prospective Cohort Study
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
- Location
- Washington D.C., DC + 1 other US site
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 12–25
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
How a Single Workout Affects Gut Bugs in Women With Different Fitness Levels and Body Types
George Washington University
- Location
- Washington D.C., DC
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 21–40 · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 2
Effectiveness Study of a Lifestyle Intervention Versus Metformin in Mothers With Recent Gestational Diabetes
George Washington University
- Location
- Washington D.C., DC
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–45 · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Diabetes Reversal Online Program and Study (DROP Study)
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
- Location
- Washington D.C., DC
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
Who these studies look for
Most of these studies set a BMI range and may exclude people taking certain weight-loss medicines or who have had bariatric surgery. Some require a weight-related condition such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure.
Matching a page like this one never means you qualify. Each research team decides eligibility at screening.
Questions
Can I join a weight loss study if I already take a GLP-1 medicine?
It depends on the study. Many exclude people currently or recently on weight-loss medicines; others are designed specifically for them. The listing’s eligibility criteria and the study team are the only reliable answer.