Obesity Trials / Trials in Maine
3 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Obesity in Maine

3 clinical trials for Obesity are currently recruiting participants at study sites in Maine. Study-related care is provided at no cost.

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Obesity clinical trials in Maine: what to expect

Obesity trials are among the most actively recruiting studies in the United States right now. Most test medicines from the GLP-1 family (the class that includes semaglutide and tirzepatide) or newer compounds that work on the same appetite and blood-sugar pathways, often in people who also have high blood pressure, sleep apnea, knee osteoarthritis or prediabetes. A smaller number study structured diet and exercise programs, devices, or weight-loss surgery.

In Maine, recruiting obesity studies are concentrated in Biddeford, Portland and Scarborough. 1 of the 3 are run by a drug or device company, which usually means a larger study with travel reimbursement; the rest are academic or hospital-led.

Who obesity trials usually look for

Nearly every study sets a body mass index (BMI) threshold, most often 30 or higher, or 27 or higher when you also have a weight-related condition. Many ask that your weight has been stable for the last three months and that you are not currently using a prescription weight-loss drug. Age limits of 18 to 75 are common. Pregnancy, a history of pancreatitis or certain thyroid cancers, and bariatric surgery within the last few years are the exclusions that come up most.

If you have type 2 diabetes, look for trials that name it: some obesity studies exclude diabetes, while others are designed specifically for people who have both.

What taking part involves

A screening visit with a physical exam, blood work and an ECG usually comes first. Drug trials then run for six months to two years, with study visits every few weeks at the start and every one to three months later on. Most GLP-1 studies use a once-weekly injection you give yourself at home; many are placebo-controlled, meaning some participants receive an inactive version for part or all of the study, and you are told that before you agree to join. Study medication, visits and tests are provided at no cost, and most trials pay a stipend for time and travel.

Questions worth asking the study team

Whether there is a placebo group and how long it lasts; whether you can continue the medicine after the study ends; how many visits are required and how far the site is from you; and what happens if you need to stop early. Sites answer these every day and a ten-minute phone screen is the normal next step.

Showing 3 of 3 recruiting Obesity trials in Maine

A Research Study to Look at How Well NNC0487-0111 Works Compared to Placebo in People With Heart Failure and Obesity
PHASE3 Alexander City, Alabama +4 sites NCT07567001
This trial is looking for individuals with heart failure who are also obese. Participants will receive either an injection of NNC0487-0111 or a placebo once a week to see how well it works and how safe it is.
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GLP-1R Actions on Muscle and the Skeleton
PHASE4 Scarborough, Maine +1 sites NCT07154719
This trial is looking for adults with obesity to study how weight loss using a specific therapy affects muscle and bone health. Participants will follow a diet and exercise program during the study.
Recruiting
Immunoinflammatory Response in Post Cardiac Arrest Syndrome (PCAS)
N/A Portland, Maine NCT02664831
This trial is looking for adults who have been unresponsive after a cardiac arrest and are now in the intensive care unit. Participants will have their blood collected and analyzed for 7 days to help understand how inflammation affects recovery.
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Where the Obesity studies are in Maine

Research sites running the most studies
  • Maine Medical Center, Portland1 trial
  • MaineHealth Cardiology - Biddeford, Biddeford1 trial
  • MaineHealth Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Scarborough1 trial
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Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in Maine, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

Obesity clinical trials in Maine: common questions

How many Obesity clinical trials are recruiting in Maine?
TrialFinder currently lists 3 recruiting Obesity clinical trials with study sites in Maine. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Obesity clinical trials located in Maine?
Study sites for the Obesity trials listed on this page include Scarborough, Portland. Each trial page lists every participating site with contact details, so you can find the location closest to you.
Do I need insurance to join a Obesity clinical trial in Maine?
No. Study-related care is covered by the trial sponsor at no cost to participants, including the study treatment, required lab tests and study visits. Many Obesity trials in Maine also compensate participants for time and travel. Health insurance is not required to search or enroll.
How do I qualify for a Obesity clinical trial in Maine?
Each study sets its own criteria based on age, Obesity diagnosis details, prior treatments, current medications and general health. The fastest way to find out is to contact a research site directly — most will pre-screen you by phone in 10 to 15 minutes at no charge. You can also create a free TrialFinder profile to be matched automatically.
Do I need a BMI over 30 to join an obesity clinical trial?
Most adult obesity trials require a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher if you also have a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, prediabetes or sleep apnea. Each trial page lists its exact threshold.
Are obesity trial participants paid?
Study medication, visits and tests are provided free, and most obesity trials pay a stipend per visit for time and travel. The amount is set by each study and told to you before you enroll; it is never contingent on finishing the study.
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Obesity trials study GLP-1 receptor agonists, bariatric procedures, behavioural interventions, and combination weight-loss therapies in adults and adolescents.

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