9 Obesity Clinical Trials in Aurora, IL (2026)

Q: How do I join a clinical trial in Aurora?

Browse available studies, click one that interests you, and complete the free eligibility form. A study coordinator at the Aurora research site will contact you.

Recruiting Obesity Studies in Aurora

NCT07284875Recruiting

Efficacy and Safety of KAI-9531 in Participants Living With Obesity or Overweight With Weight-Related Comorbidities Who Do Not Have Diabetes

The primary objective of the study is to determine the effects of KAI-9531 subcutaneous (SC) injection once weekly compared to placebo on percent change in body weight....

Aurora, IL1,800 participantsKailera

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NCT06619041Recruiting

HealthyTogether: RCT of a Dyadic Weight Management Intervention

Four in five Veterans have overweight or obesity. However, few eligible Veterans achieve meaningful weight loss in VA's national MOVE! Weight Management Program. Family and friends strongly influence ...

Aurora, IL320 participantsVA Office of Research and Development

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NCT05107908Recruiting

Neuronal and Behavioral Effects of an Implicit Priming Approach to Improve Eating Behaviors in Obesity

The purpose of this study is to determine how different behavioral interventions designed to alter food perceptions and behaviors affect brain responses to food, eating behaviors, and body weight....

Aurora, IL228 participantsUniversity of Colorado, Denver

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NCT05153252Recruiting

Timing Intervention of Morning Versus Evening Exercise

The investigators are doing this study to learn more about how exercising at different times of the day (morning versus evening) affects body weight, sleep, eating patterns, and other factors....

Aurora, IL128 participantsUniversity of Colorado, Denver

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NCT07428187Recruiting

Snacking Effects on the Brain Response to Foods and Satiety During Dieting

This study plans to learn more about how different types of snacks may affect brain processes relating to eating behaviors during a diet intervention....

Aurora, IL70 participantsUniversity of Colorado, Denver

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NCT06129110Recruiting

Effect of Weight Loss on Intermuscular Adipose Tissue (IMAT) Signaling

The goal of this intervention study is to learn about how weight loss impacts molecular signaling of intermuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) in individuals with obesity. The main question it aims to answe...

Aurora, IL70 participantsUniversity of Colorado, Denver

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NCT06610162Recruiting

Thermogenenic Responses to Fasting and Overfeeding in Women

This study plans to learn more about why menopause increases the risk of weight gain. During and after menopause, women are prone to increased weight gain. The weight gained is primarily body fat, par...

Aurora, IL56 participantsUniversity of Colorado, Denver

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NCT06575738Recruiting

Physiologic Response to Bariatric Surgery and the Impact of Adjunct Semaglutide in Adolescents

The study plans to learn more about what happens to the body after bariatric surgery in people 12 to 24 years old. The study aims to understand why people respond differently to bariatric surgery and ...

Aurora, IL40 participantsUniversity of Colorado, Denver

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NCT06760546Recruiting

A Trial of Setmelanotide in Patients With Congenital Hypothalamic Obesity (Sub-study of NCT05774756)

This is a sub-study of Study RM-493-040 (NCT05774756). The goal of this sub-study is to learn how well Setmelanotide works to improve weight reduction, hunger, and quality of life in patients 4 years...

Aurora, IL39 participantsRhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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About Obesity Clinical Trials in Aurora

Obesity is a complex chronic disease involving an excessive amount of body fat that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems. It affects over 650 million adults worldwide. Treatment approaches include lifestyle modifications, medications (GLP-1 agonists), and bariatric surgery.

There are currently 9 obesity clinical trials recruiting participants in Aurora, IL. These studies are seeking a combined 2,751 participants. Research is being sponsored by Kailera, VA Office of Research and Development, University of Colorado, Denver and 1 other organizations. Clinical trial participation is free and participants receive study-related medical care at no cost.

Obesity Clinical Trials in Aurora — FAQ

Are there obesity clinical trials in Aurora?

Yes, there are 9 obesity clinical trials currently recruiting in Aurora, IL. Browse the studies on this page to find one that fits.

How do I join a clinical trial in Aurora?

Browse the studies listed above, click one that interests you, and complete the free eligibility form. A study coordinator at the Aurora research site will contact you about next steps.

Are clinical trials in Aurora free?

Yes, clinical trial participation is always free. Study-related treatment, medical tests, and doctor visits are provided at no cost. Many Aurora studies also compensate for your time and travel.

What obesity treatments are being tested?

The 9 active trials in Aurora are testing new therapies including novel drugs, biologics, and treatment approaches for obesity.

Data updated July 13, 2026 from ClinicalTrials.gov