Obesity Trials / Trials in Wisconsin
11 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Obesity in Wisconsin

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

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Obesity clinical trials in Wisconsin: 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 Wisconsin, recruiting obesity studies are concentrated in Milwaukee, Wausau, Green Bay and Marshfield, with sites in 1 other city. 8 of the 11 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 11 of 11 recruiting Obesity trials in Wisconsin

Extension Trial to Evaluate the Long-term Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Maridebart Cafraglutide (MARITIME-1-EXTENSION)
PHASE3 Anniston, Alabama +4 sites NCT07684235
This trial is looking for individuals with obesity or overweight who have completed a previous trial. Participants will receive maridebart cafraglutide and be monitored for safety and effectiveness over a longer period.
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A Research Study to Look at How Two Different Doses of CagriSema and One Dose of Semaglutide Help People Living With Obesity With or Without Type 2 Diabetes Lose Weight
PHASE3 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT07564414
This trial is looking for people with obesity, with or without type 2 diabetes, who want to lose weight. Participants will be assigned by chance to receive either CagriSema or semaglutide for about 83 weeks.
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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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A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Effects of Enicepatide (RO7795068) in Participants With Obesity or Overweight Without Type 2 Diabetes
PHASE3 Anniston, Alabama +4 sites NCT07351045
This trial is looking for adults who are overweight or have obesity without type 2 diabetes. Participants will take a study drug or a placebo to help with weight management and will need to self-administer the treatment.
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Optimizing Self-Monitoring Feedback Delivery for the Treatment of Overweight and Obesity
NA Milwaukee, Wisconsin NCT07227051
This trial is looking for adults who are overweight or have obesity. Participants will receive weekly feedback on their progress while following a weight loss program.
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Postextubation Use of Noninvasive Respiratory Support in Severely Obese Patients
NA Milwaukee, Wisconsin +4 sites NCT05918575
This trial is looking for adults with severe obesity who are being taken off a breathing tube. Participants will receive noninvasive breathing support to see if it helps them breathe without needing the tube again.
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Evaluating the Impact of Maridebart Cafraglutide on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Participants With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and Overweight or Obesity
PHASE3 Daphne, Alabama +4 sites NCT07037433
This trial is looking for adults with heart disease and obesity. Participants will receive either maridebart cafraglutide or a placebo while continuing usual care.
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Maridebart Cafraglutide in Heart Failure With Preserved or Mildly Reduced Ejection Fraction and Obesity
PHASE3 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT07037459
This trial is looking for adults with heart failure and obesity. Participants will take a new treatment along with their usual heart failure care to see if it helps reduce heart failure problems.
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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
PHASE3 Dothan, Alabama +4 sites NCT06937086
This trial is looking for adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis and obesity or overweight. Participants will receive a treatment for about a year to see if it helps with their symptoms and weight loss.
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Mirikizumab and Tirzepatide Administered in Adult Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease and Obesity or Overweight
PHASE3 Dothan, Alabama +4 sites NCT06937099
This trial is looking for adults who have moderate to severe Crohn's disease and are either overweight or obese. They should also have some weight-related health issues, like high blood pressure or diabetes. However, if you have certain other conditions, like severe infections or have had recent surgeries, you wouldn’t be able to participate.
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Stand up for Your Health With a Sit-stand Desk
NA Milwaukee, Wisconsin NCT05585190
This trial is looking for adults with prediabetes or obesity who have office jobs that involve a lot of sitting. Participants will use a sit-stand desk at work and see if it helps improve their health over time.
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Where the Obesity studies are in Wisconsin

Research sites running the most studies
  • Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee2 trials
  • Wisconsin Center for Advanced Research, Milwaukee2 trials
  • Advocate Aurora Research Institute, Milwaukee1 trial
  • Advocate Aurora Saint Lukes Medical Center, Milwaukee1 trial
  • Allegiance Research Specialists, Wauwatosa1 trial
  • Ascension Columbia St. Mary's, Milwaukee1 trial
By city

Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in Wisconsin, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

Obesity clinical trials in Wisconsin: common questions

How many Obesity clinical trials are recruiting in Wisconsin?
TrialFinder currently lists 11 recruiting Obesity clinical trials with study sites in Wisconsin. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Obesity clinical trials located in Wisconsin?
Study sites for the Obesity trials listed on this page include Milwaukee. 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 Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
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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