Weight loss · Chicago area, IL
Weight loss and obesity studies in Chicago area, IL
38 recruiting studies have a site in the Chicago area. This page includes nearby cities such as Evanston, Oak Brook, Oak Lawn, Park Ridge.
38 recruiting studiesSource: ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026How we list studies
Studies
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Research Study to Look at How Well NNC0487-0111 Works Compared to Placebo in People With Heart Failure and Obesity
Novo Nordisk A/S
- Location
- Chicago, IL + 129 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingPhase 3
AMAZE 6: A Research Study Investigating How Well the Medicine NNC0487-0111 Helps People With Excess Body Weight and Knee Osteoarthritis Lose Weight and Reduce Pain
Novo Nordisk A/S
- Location
- Gurnee, IL + 17 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Trial of Setmelanotide in Patients With Congenital Hypothalamic Obesity (Sub-study of NCT05774756)
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Location
- Chicago, IL + 7 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 4+
- RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Effectiveness of Alternative Therapies in Maintaining Weight Loss Achieved by GLP-1 Medications Post-Cessation
AgelessRx
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 40–85
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
A Trial to Examine the Effects of a Weight Loss Program Emphasizing Protein, Dietary Fiber, and Exercise (30-30-30 Plan)
Midwest Center for Metabolic and Cardiovascular Research
- Location
- Addison, IL + 2 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–69
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
A Novel Intervention for Weight Loss in Young Adults
University of Chicago
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–40
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Healthy Options At Pantries (HOAP) Study
Northwestern University
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
BRIDGE & Friends Trial
University of Illinois at Chicago
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 50–79
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Assess the Effects of Replacing Foods High in Refined Carbohydrates With Avocado on Biomarkers of Inflammation.
Midwest Center for Metabolic and Cardiovascular Research
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 21–74
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
EAT: A Reliable Eating Assessment Technology for Free-living Individuals
Northwestern University
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
RemI for Post-Bariatric Surgery Weight Regain
Temple University
- Location
- Chicago, IL + 1 other US site
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–70
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Preoperative Weight Loss for Open Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Benjamin T. Miller
- Location
- Chicago, IL + 1 other US site
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Predictors of Behavioral Obesity Treatment Outcomes
Rush University Medical Center
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
DNA Methylation and Vascular Function
University of Illinois at Chicago
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–50
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.