Weight loss · South Carolina
Weight loss and obesity studies in South Carolina
33 studies have at least one recruiting site in South 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.
33 recruiting studiesSource: ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026How we list studies
Studies
- RecruitingPhase 4
A Study to Investigate the Effectiveness of Tirzepatide (LY3298176) Following Initiation of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in Participants With Moderate-to-Severe Plaque PsO and Obesity or Overweight in Clinical Practice…
Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Columbia, SC + 38 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingPhase 3
A Research Study to Compare Two Different Versions of Injectable Cagrilintide and Placebo in People With Excess Body Weight
Novo Nordisk A/S
- Location
- North Charleston, SC + 9 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingPhase 3
AMBITION 7: A Research Study Investigating How Well Zenagamtide Lowers Blood Sugar and Body Weight Compared to Insulin Glargine in People With Type 2 Diabetes and Increased Risk of Diseases That Affect the Heart and…
Novo Nordisk A/S
- Location
- Fort Mill, SC + 55 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 45+
- RecruitingPhase 3
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
- North Charleston, SC + 18 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingPhase 2
A Phase 2A Clinical Trial to Assess the Safety and Tolerability of ERX1000 in Men and Women for the Treatment of Obesity.
ERX Pharmaceuticals
- Location
- North Charleston, SC + 2 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–60
- Recruiting
Digital Wellness Nurse - FIT Families: Virtual Family Intervention for Adolescent Obesity
Machine and Human Interaction
- Location
- Charleston, SC
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 12–17
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Efficacy of Center-based Childcare to Mitigate Unhealthy Weight Gain in Preschoolers From Low-income Households During the Summer
University of South Carolina
- Location
- Columbia, SC
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 3–5
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Pistachio Snacking and Metabolic Flexibility
University of South Carolina
- Location
- Columbia, SC
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 25–45
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Optimal Digital Weight Loss Treatment for Rural Individuals
University of South Carolina
- Location
- Columbia, SC
- 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.