Have you ever wondered where Universities and Drug Companies find people to participate in their weight loss clinical trials? By utilizing the internet, companies and universities open these studies to a wide audience. Trying all types of weight loss programs, pills, and diets can be very costly. All these clinical trials are available at no cost. Some of these studies even pay you to participate.
The University of Kentucky has done/do all types of studies. They did clinical weight loss study which was quite impressive. They completed a 44 week weight loss study where the average weight lost was 134 pounds. WOW!!!!!
The University of Kentucky is located in Lexington. They have various studies available in which you can participate if you meet the criteria. The study on diet programs: You can also put your name on a list for upcoming studies. You can check out the U of Kentucky program here.
There is another site in which offers various clinical trials. They cover a multitude of conditions as well as weight loss. All you have to do is type in what type of research you are interested as well as which area and it will research clinical studies available in that field for that area. The site is called Clinical Trails.gov.
A site which does clinical research on various types of cancer is the, National Cancer Institute. At this site you can find a clinical trial in which to participate. At this site, Y\you can also read the results of studies done on various types of cancer.
Another site which recruits people for various clinical research is clinical connection. At this site, you can sign up for type of research that meets their criteria. If there isn’t a clinical trial available when you are research, you can sign up using key words (eg: obesity, weight loss, gastric bypass surgery, diet, hypertension) for a study in which you are interested. When a clinical trial becomes available that meets your needs, they will notify you. They have an introductory video called Clinical Trials Guide. It will walk you through how to use the site.
Clinical Connection also has a message board in which you can discuss health as well as clinical trials. Presently, there are over 100,000 clinical trials going on in the United States. There are also over 100,000 international studies available through out the world.
Last but not least is another site in which you can apply to be a participant in various clinical studies. This site is called Center Watch. This site covers a multitude of studies, ranging from weight loss to breast cancer. The studies are carried out in all parts of the country.
If you have a local university near your home, check with the research department to see what type of studies they are doing. You may find one you are interested in participating.
hi i would love participate in weight loss studies . i appreciate life i have 2 children to live for one which is down syndrome i need to b here for him. help me help you with respect to your studies and second chances my name is rebecca felder thank you.
There are lots of clinical trials for weight loss studies available, I just signed up for one at http://www.clinicalconnection.com that is for overweight people with diabetes, I am perfect for it!
Thanks for sharing Betty. Wishing you the best of luck in your new program. Please come back and share how it’s working for you.
Hello i am the classic yoyo dieter ..having lost as much as 165 pounds only to slowly regain atleast half of it back .. i am only 45 years old.. i have grandchildren i would love to do things with ..it is important to me to have help finding out why i cant maintain what i lose for long periods of time..my self esteem suffers greatly and would love to be able to feel that people arent looking at me because im big but because i finally enjoying life..if there is any program that i could be of positive assistance for i would do whatever it takes …look forward to hopefully helping you to help myself…
Its difficult to come across honest weight loss blogs for genuine people like me trying to drop a a couple of pounds! Thanks for another good post, i’ll stay tuned!
Laura, I hope there is a program near where you live that fits your needs. Keep checking back on the progras as they add new ones. Wishing you the best in your weight loss endeavor.
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Hi, I am someone who is really desperate to lose this weight. I tried dieting and
thaIt’s not working. I am desperate now. I got caught up in _______ because I found out I could lose weight. Well, it worked, but I was not happy where that direction took me.
I have overcome that part of my life and now the weight has returned. I refuse to go back that direction. NO! that is not an option. That will never be a part of my life again.
PRAISE THE LORD!!! and yes, we can do all things thru Christ which stregthens us!!!! This is one area that I truly need help with.
DESPERATE!!!!!
Me, I hope you were able to find a weight loss study in which you can participate in your area. Call your local hospital and see if they have a program available. Perhaps they will have knowledge of local weight loss programs available in your area.
Wishing you the best in this new year. Please stop back and let everyone know how you are doing. I’m keeping you in my prayers.
I am very unhappy with my weight i used to be size 5 and now im a 13 i have a 2year old so it very hard to up and just go to the gym. What else can i do my weight is my main factor in my happiness..
Amber,
I suggest you go to your family physician first and see what he recommends. Changing eating habits is not easy. It takes conscious effort to make these positive changes. Eventually, you will be doing them without thinking.
i would like to participate in a weight loss study if there is one in my area
Lisa,
If you are unable to figure out how to look up your area on the various sites, please let me know where you are located and I will see if I can find one for you. Just send me a reply.
Hi, my name is Rita and I have really tried almost everything to loose weight I would love to participate in any weight loss studies!!
Rita,
Did you check to see if any are available in your area? Losing weight isn’t easy for any of us. It starts out with baby steps. Start walking. If it’s too cold where you live, then walk around inside a large store. If you lower your calorie intake just 500 calories per day, you will lose a pound a week.
The hardest thing is to stay committed to your weight loss journey. If you have a bad day, it’s ok. Just get back on track the following day. There are many websites here that offer encouragement. Also, see if you can find a family member or friend that will join you on your journey. It’s actually a lifestyle change you will be making. Wishing you the best. Please check back with me and let me know how you are doing in a month.
i would love to participate in a weight loss program. i 45 years old and i have tried many program. i will lose weight but gain it back. i get discouraged. i read a lost of weight loss stories from many different websites. there are times i think they are not true stories. because i wonder why i have such a hard time sticking to a plan. i studying to be a registered nurse, and i know that nurses are some of the worst example to patients because of their poor eating habits. i don’t know what to try or where to go for help. i like to go to a weight loss camp, get a personal trainer, or have a cook prepare my meals; all of which i can not afford. i know once i get a good start, i will be able to stick to it once i am able to stick to a diet plan longer then 1 or 2 months.
Hey, was wondering if there are any cites for canadians?
Melissa,
You need to go to http://www.canadatrials.com. You can search there for various weight loss trials available and studies that have been completed. There are also numerous other studies available at this site.
I hope this helps you.
Chris
I am in serious need of help here and I know it. I am 33 years old, 5 feet 11 inches ,and tip the scales at 420 pounds. I am willing to be a test subject or a lab rat, which ever comes first, I am despirate because it’s not getting better it’s getting progressively worst and I feel this panic on the inside that I just can’t quiet. It’s like one day I went to bed and woke up giant sized, seems as if I have been living the last ten years in a fog not being able to see anything but my hand in front of me and it’s steadily shoveling food into my mouth ! Everytime I make an effort to cut back on eating and structure my diet habits better, something tragic happens and I am right back at square one with the hand to face action. The only difference is that now I have two miricle babies the doctors said I would never have and a hubby to whom I owe the world because I have put him so much. My unhappyness and unheathyness is leading to theirs and I don’t want to subject my babies to lead a life of despair as I have, I want them to love life and live it to the fullest and that includes not making themselves prisoners in their own bodies. Thank you for your time.
Sheka
I’m a 24 year old, engaged, mother of one; and I’m terrified that I won’t make it to my wedding date on 11/7/2009. I can’t live this way anymore. My weight is killing me, and my fiance, he is also dealing with weight issues and he is killing himself slowly. I’m 5’11” and 320 lbs. I used to be full of life. I used to be able to play with my son, and do all the things that a young mother should be able to do. I can’t. I try to diet. I used to be very athletic. I work out, but I swear, nothing works. I seriously think that I need surgery. It’s like I don’t trust myself anymore. We both need help, but he wont ask for it. I dont want to leave my son alone on this earth, because I couldn’t get healthy. I lost my mother this year. I dont want my son to lose his. I’m willing to do anything it takes.
Hi, I am a 28 year old with 1 child. I would love to participate in a weightloss clinical trial. Since I had my child I have tried everything and the results usually are up and down. I have to lose weight because I have sickle cell and it would really benefit my health!
Michelle,
Check out the site and see if there are any clinical treatments available in your area. Also check to see if your local hospital has any nutrition classes or provide a one-on-one with the nutritionist from the hospital.
You sound so down I wish I could just give you a hug. (I have kids your age) The good thing is, you are aware you need to make changes.
Start keeping a journal of the things you eat, amount, time, and how you are feeling when you eat. Also keep track of your exercise.
Look at it this way, you are maintaining your weight. Now you have decided to lose some. It’s just as hard for the person that has to lose 100 pounds as it is the a person that has to lose 20 pounds. One to two pounds a week is ideal. Just remember there is water weight which can trick you into thinking you have gained or stayed the same. Muscle weighs more than fat so when you start toning up you make appear to be staying the same on the scale.
Since it’s all about calories in and out, read your journal, make changes to your food choices and cut down your portions and take a long walk everyday if you can. You will see positive results…..I promise. Please stop back and let me know how you are doing. I’ve got you and your financee in my prayers.
Hi! My name is Christie and I am really looking to find a solution to my binge eating problems.I am going through a divorce and have always had deep emotional issues,but I never leaned on food to cope.Now all I think about is my next meal.I can eat 5 B&J sandwiches, 2 ramen noodle soups,a whole JAR of peanut butter,and whatever else I can get my hands on in a single binge session.I am only 21 I weigh 135 and 5’7 which is normal but I have already gained 15 lbs and growing!!I am having poor body image and am disgusted with my behavior.I can’t stop it…its out of control.I tell myself no but the urge is so strong I give in.sometimes I reason with myself and only eat 1 sandwich …then 2 then 3 .PLEASE someone tell me what I can do!!!!!
christie,
You understand what your underlying problems are that lead you to your binge eating. I suggest you call your local mental health agency. They will be able to direct you to someone that can help you. I will keep you in my prayers. Divorce is never easy…even when you are the one that is forced to initiate the process.
I am a forty-nine year old female who is forty pounds over weight.I do not drink alcohol or smoke.
I WOULD LOVE TO BE IN YOUR STUDIES I AM 37 AND IS TRING TO LOSE WEIGHT. PLEASE CONSIDER ME I AM 5’4 210
Well, what can I type that everyone above has not already expressed. Of course, I need to lose weight. I was losing weight quickly not too long ago and swore I’d changed my lifestyle completely. However, I got busy, stressed out. Which then turned into lazy and bummed out. I was doing amazing at one point, exercising daily, eating the right foods at the right times. The pounds were melting away and my body was transforming. Even my face looked different. I was taken back when friends I hadn’t seen in as little as six weeks were shocked at the sight of me. I had lost about 40lbs in 2 months. You can try everything you see on tv or read in magazines, but it all boils down to this. If you want to lose weight, all it takes is diet and excercise. So if you have the next breakthrough diet/exercise combo, sign me up!! I’ll do whatever you say. I’m 31, I don’t smoke, drink, or do drugs, and so far am in good health. I am however, 50lbs above my “average weight”. I’m 5’8″ about 199lbs. In November of 09 I was 183. In March of ’09 I started a really great diet weighing about 220lbs. By May of 09 I was down to about 185lbs or so and manged to keep it off. I went from a size 14/16 to size 10. I’m now a size 12 and very upset with myself…lol! I am currently waking up at the crack of dawn to hit the gym before work, but i’m struggling. I’ve gained weight because just last week I weighed 193lbs. Please, If you need me for diet pills, don’t write, but if you have a natural solution, I’m all ears. Thank you for taking the time to read this far.
denise, you need to check on the site I’ve talked about and see if there is a study for your area.
Bonnie Lee
You can view those blue highlighted places in the post or also the one Betty Texasi left oh her comment. See if there is a trial program that fits your profile.
Rita,
I wouild like to particpate in your study due to me gaining over 30lbs last year. I every activate with my kids and church and i seem to get tried quick. so I started a weight loss challenge at work and I’m still unable to complete my challenge. I’m 5’7 and 205lbs I need help. I have lost weight before and gained it right back in a matter of months.
I would love to participate in a weightloss program. I am 47 years old and I have had to struggle with my weight for many years and especially after my children were born it has been very hard. I wish I could get some help because I am having alot of health issues because of this weight problem. I believe that when you lose the weight you feel much better emotionally especially like me where I have so many emotional issues going on in my life, emotionally, healthwise, and monetary too. I really need help please let me know how I can get involved in a weightloss program maybe a research because I do not have the money to invest in anything. I am 4ft 11in and weigh about 220, so you can imagine I also had a bilateral knee replacement 5 years ago and the weight does not help but rather makes things worse. Thank you.
I am a 42 year old women who has been gaining weight at a steady pace for the past 5 years. I have not changed my lifestyle and cannot understand why I am always heavier for every medical appointment, I wonder if this will ever stop??? I still do not have Diabetes or even high cholesterol, so what is the deal? I am currently at 270 lbs and need to be at 130 to feel good and thin (that is when I felt my best) I am really short too which doesn’t help at all. Is there any help for me???
Lisa, As we grow older our metabolism slows down. Also, as our kids grow up, they need les attention so we are not exerting ourselves as much. There are many factors that can lead to weight gain. I would share these concerns with your local doctor and see what he suggests. You can check on this post for your area to see if there are any weight loss program studies starting in your area.
After your doctor has ruled out any medical reasons for weight gain, you can start on your weight loss journey. Check with your local health department or hospital and see if they have any nutrition classes available. Perhaps they can suggest a local program for you. It would also be great if you could go to a local gym and sign up for a personal trainer for a few times. He/she can get you started on a workout program that fits your health level.
Please stop back and let me know how you are doing. PS. There is always hope. It just takes determination and patience. I know you will be happy with the results.
Zayman, You need to look through the various sites and see if there is a Weight loss study being done in your area. You can check out the places in your area and if they aren’t offering one right now, you can ask them to notify you when they are going to have a study on such things as dieting, weight loss, eating healthy, along with such things as hypertenstion.
Hello, just wanted to comment on your page and let you know that i enjoyed viewing your weightloss journey. I went through basically the same issues as an overweight person. I hated it! I finally reached my weight loss goal and lost over 80lbs. I learned how to measure portion sizes and what healthy foods to start eating to reach that goal. Congratulations to you, Good Luck and best wishes always.
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I would be very keen to participate in your free clinical weight loss study. I was very active and walked twice daily until I had knee problems then it was reduced until I could no longer walk. I have had knee replacements but am unable to walk the distance I used to and have found it very difficult to shift the weight. It is depressing and I cannot afford the costly medications that repress appetite.
I love your blog and all the information about trying to lose weight. In today’ssociety it can be very challenging. I have a daughter who is losing weight and it has been a challenge! Can’t wait for more results. She lost over 7 lbs so far and her self esteem is goingthru the roof! Good Luck to all of you!
Hi I’m an average woman living in Texas and the mother of three. I am 26 years of age and trying to lose the weight that accompanied my pregnancies. I would love to take part in one of your studies.
All you need to lose weight is a healthy diet and excercise. Personally all these pills and supplements which are supposed make you lose weight are a waste of money as they do not work and are not healthy. I have tried everything, in the end I actually started to lose weight just by eating healthily and doing some excercise. If you are still not losing weight do more excercise and eat slightly less.
These clinical studies are surely a great way to lose some weight. However, I believe one should study first what the trials would involve as there might be some serious problems in the end.
I am sure that these clinical studies will help anyone lose weight. But I do see a BIG drawback to participating, that is during the studies you will get the motivation. The biggest challenge is being able to keep up with the program on your own.
I for one would not want to be a guinea pig! A little discipline on keeping a clean diet and bit of cardio will give great results…
HI, MY PLEA IS FOR MY HUSBAND,(JIMMY). JIMMY WEIGHS 420PLDS, HE ALSO HAS HEART DISEASE AND DIABETES.IM SO DESPERATE TO FIND SOMEONE OR SOME KIND OF STUDY TO HELP MY HUSBAND! WE JUST HAD A HEART TO HEART TALK ABOUT WHAT IN THE WORLD WE CAN DO TO SAVE HIS LIFE! WE WILL DO ANYTHING IT TAKES, TRAVELING FOR THE BEST PLACE E.T.C. ME AND JIMMY JUST GOT MARRIED ON OCT 1ST,2011. I LOVE HIM SO MUCH, AND IM AFRAID FOR HIS LIFE! HE WANTED SURGERY BUT, I WAS AFRAID HE WOULD NOT WAKE UP! JIMMY IS IN CONSTANT PAIN IN HIS KNEES AND BACK DUE TO CARRYING ALL THIS WEIGHT. HE TRY`S SO HARD TO LOSE THE WEIGHT BUT, IT DOESN`T HAPPEN. I TRY TO HELP HIM TO AND NOTHING HAS WORKED FOR US.I WANT 50YRS WITH MY HUSBAND, NOT 5YRS!! HE IS 48YRS OLD AND HE NEED`S HELP DESPARETLY! IF YOU HAVE A STUDY OR NO OF ONE OR ANYTHING THAT COULD HELP US, PLEASE REPLY BACK TO ME. E-MAIL IS FINE! THANK YOU SO MUCH, PLEASE TRY!!!!
Dear Judy,
I tried to send you an email but got it back as undeliverable. Sorry I can’t help you without a valid email address.
Chris
I would love to participate in a weight loss study. Have tried just about everything. i am getting older and as I age my wieght keeps going up. Please reply. Thank You.
Hello my name is Katie C. and I’m 30 yrs old I have a 5 yr old son and a 10 yr old stepdaughter, I have always been a very active person but after the birth of my son it seems my metabolism has slowed and Im overweight now even with diet and exercise I cant seem to get the weight off which makes it very hard to keep up with my family. I live in Ohio and would like to participate in a clinical study. Thank You
Dear Katie,
You need to look at the various studies that are be conducted in your area on the websites I have listed. You can also call any local universities to see if they have any available. If you need my help…please leave me another message and I will do the research for you.
Chris
Melba,
You need to check out the site and find a university that in conducting a weight loss program in your area. If you tell me where you are located, I will be happy to look at the various sites to see if I can find one that meets your needs.
Chris
Would like to find a university that is conducting a weight loss program in Ventura, CA county? Do you have any feedback on the Af plus Weight Loss program. Thank You
I am the typical story. Overweight my whole life. Trying to make a change. Tried diet, exercise, weightloss pills, and behavioral therapy. Don’t know what else to do. Any trials available in my area would be great to know about. Depression, over-exhaustion, and stress are not going to make it any easier; but I have a family with a new grandbaby to consider. Please help if you have any ideas. Thank you. Gold Bar, WA
Dear Georgette,
I see you live near Seattle and have found a couple of places recruiting for related studies in obesity. Please check with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. You can find this site when you click on Clinical Trials.gov and type in the search box “Obesity” AND “Seattle”. If you click on clinical connection, you will find Summit Research Network recruiting. Also check with the University of Washington (research dept) to see if they will be recruiting for a obesity program in the near future.
I hope this helps.
Chris
Dear Marie,
I have checked and found a study at Ventura Advanced
Surgical Assc in Ventura Ca in which they are recruiting candidates. The program is going to study Plicted Gastric banding and Standard Gastric
Banding. If you are interested, contact Dr Billy T. Helmuth (805) 676-9100.
I hope this information helps.
Chris
Check out clinicaltrials.gov for other trials out there.