Weight loss · North Carolina
Weight loss and obesity studies in North Carolina
41 studies have at least one recruiting site in North Carolina. 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.
41 recruiting studiesSource: ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026How we list studies
Studies
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Breastfeeding Intervention to Prevent Obesity Among Children
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
- Location
- Greensboro, NC + 1 other US site
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 0 mo+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersOvernight stay mentioned
The Osteoarthritis Prevention Study
Wake Forest University
- Location
- Winston-Salem, NC + 1 other US site
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 50+ · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 1/Phase 2
Investigating Whether Acute Elevation of Fatty Acid Levels Alters Cerebral Glucose Transport and Metabolism
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC + 1 other US site
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–45
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 3
A Study of Aleniglipron in Adults With Obesity or Overweight and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (ACCOMPLISH-2)
Gasherbrum Bio, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Structure Therapeutics
- Location
- Charlotte, NC + 55 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–79
- RecruitingPhase 3
Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Switching From Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1RA) to Maridebart Cafraglutide in Adults With Obesity or Overweight (MARITIME-SWITCH)
Amgen
- Location
- Morehead City, NC + 51 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–99
- RecruitingPhase 2
Safety and Efficacy of ABBV-295 in Adults With Obesity or Overweight With Weight-Related Comorbidities
AbbVie
- Location
- Greensboro, NC + 58 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–75
- RecruitingPhase 1
Evaluation of the Tolerability of Cagrilintide in Participants Not Tolerating GLP-1-RA Therapies Due to Gastrointestinal Adverse Events
Novo Nordisk A/S
- Location
- Monroe, NC + 9 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingPhase 2
Study to Assess the Effect and Safety of ALV-100 on Maintenance of Weight Loss
Alveus Therapeutics, Inc.
- Location
- Wilmington, NC + 19 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–75
- 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
- Morehead City, NC + 44 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Called Berobenatide (PF-08653944) in People With Overweight or Obesity
Pfizer
- Location
- Greensboro, NC + 29 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Master Protocol to Investigate Efficacy and Safety of Elecoglipron in Participants With Obesity or Overweight With or Without T2DM
AstraZeneca
- Location
- Greensboro, NC + 43 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingPhase 2
A Study of LY3457263 Compared With Placebo in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes on a Stable Dose of Semaglutide or Tirzepatide
Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Morehead City, NC + 24 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–75
- RecruitingPhase 3
Evaluating the Impact of Maridebart Cafraglutide on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Participants With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and Overweight or Obesity
Amgen
- Location
- Charlotte, NC + 136 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 45–99
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Study of Eloralintide (LY3841136) in Participants With Obesity or Overweight, and Type 2 Diabetes
Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Greensboro, NC + 59 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingPhase 2
A Study to Investigate Weight Management With Macupatide and Eloralintide, Alone or in Combination, in Adult Participants With Obesity or Overweight
Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Greensboro, NC + 39 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–75
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Study of Orforglipron in Participants With Overweight at Risk of Development of Obesity-Related Complications or Progression to Class 1 Obesity
Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Greensboro, NC + 68 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingPhase 2
A Master Protocol Study (LY900038) of Multiple Intervention-Specific-Appendices (ISAs) in Adult Participants With Obesity or Overweight
Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Greensboro, NC + 42 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–75
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Platform Trial for Pediatric Participants With Obesity or Overweight (LY900040)
Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Morehead City, NC
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 6–17
- RecruitingPhase 3
Mirikizumab Administered at the Same Time as Tirzepatide in Adult Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis and Obesity or Overweight: Phase 3b Study
Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Fayetteville, NC + 36 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–70
- RecruitingPhase 3
Mirikizumab and Tirzepatide Administered in Adult Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease and Obesity or Overweight
Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Fayetteville, NC + 34 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–70
- RecruitingPhase 3
Extension Trial to Evaluate the Long-term Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Maridebart Cafraglutide (MARITIME-2-EXTENSION)
Amgen
- Location
- Morehead City, NC + 30 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–99
- RecruitingPhase 3
Extension Trial to Evaluate the Long-term Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Maridebart Cafraglutide (MARITIME-1-EXTENSION)
Amgen
- Location
- Hickory, NC + 69 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–99
- 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
- Statesville, NC + 32 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingPhase 3
AMAZE 9: A Research Study Investigating How Well Zenagamtide Tablets Help People With Excess Body Weight Lose Weight
Novo Nordisk A/S
- Location
- Greensboro, NC + 38 other US sites
- 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.