Clinical trials
Child Obesity clinical trials
Below are recruiting child obesity clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 29 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06341179Recruiting
Does more sleep help children learn and manage weight?
This study tests whether helping children sleep longer each night can help them learn better and manage their weight. It is for children ages 6–12 who are above a healthy weight and sleep 9 hours or less per night.
CopenhagenAges 6–12 - NCT07144800Recruiting
Family COMIDA: Helping Hispanic families eat healthier
This study aims to help Hispanic/Latino families who are overweight or have obesity eat healthier. It will test a program that includes text messages and video calls to support parents and their children aged 8–12.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06303544Recruiting
Healthy eating and activity for Alaska Native preschoolers
This study tests a program to help Alaska Native preschoolers eat healthier and be more active. It aims to lower the risk of obesity by making small changes to daily routines at school and home.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 3–5 - NCT06230510Recruiting
Whole vs. low-fat milk study for toddlers
This study compares the health effects of drinking whole milk versus 1% low-fat milk for one year in children aged 23 to 48 months. Researchers want to see which type of milk is better for growth and overall health.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 1.9 years–4 years - NCT05798676Recruiting
Study of pregnancy factors linked to a child’s growth
This study looks at breastfeeding mothers and how a mother’s pregnancy and health factors may relate to a child’s growth and body fat. You might be able to join if you were normal weight or overweight/obese before pregnancy and you meet the pregnancy and delivery health requirements.
La Plata, Buenos AiresAges 18–40 - NCT06570707Recruiting
School fruit and veggie program for child & parent health
This study tests a school-based fruit and vegetable co-op to see if it improves the heart health and well-being of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders and their parents in communities with persistent poverty.
Houston, TexasAges 6–9 - NCT07230808Recruiting
Obesity prevention program for parents in home visiting
This trial offers a digital program to help parents prevent childhood obesity. It's designed for families already in a home visiting program and aims to support healthy growth in babies born healthy and on time.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 16–65 - NCT06463223Enrolling by invitation
Liver imaging study for children with obesity
This study uses MRI scans to look at the livers of children with obesity, to find early signs of liver problems. It may help doctors understand how to protect the liver in children.
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland CountyAges 9–14 - NCT03072537Recruiting
Growth monitoring using a doctor-based patient network
This study sets up a network to regularly track children’s growth based on routine doctor or pediatric visits. It may help researchers understand growth patterns and improve how growth is monitored over time.
Leipzig, SaxonyAges Up to 18 years - NCT05791305Recruiting
Testing programs to improve childhood nutrition
This study looks at how a nutrition and care program affects children under age 5 who attend it. It aims to help reduce the “double burden” of malnutrition—problems that can happen when children have both undernutrition and excess weight or related nutrition issues.
Addis Ababa, AmharaAges 2–5 - NCT06018636Recruiting
Diet and nutrition in early childhood growth
This study looks at how diet and nutrition affect young children's growth and development. It may help you learn more about feeding your child well.
Swat, Khyber PakhtunkhwaAges 1 day–2 years - NCT06108128Recruiting
Food for thought: thinking skills and eating in children
This study looks at how children's thinking skills (like planning and self-control) affect their eating habits. It may help parents understand how to support healthy eating in young kids.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 4–6 - NCT06870578Recruiting
Building healthy eating habits for preteens
This trial helps researchers develop programs to support healthy eating in kids ages 9-11 with overweight. It involves focus groups, and some parts include brain scans to understand eating habits.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 9 years+ - NCT07296861Recruiting
Home program for healthy growth in children with Down syndrome
This study tests a family-based program you can do at home to help your young child with Down syndrome develop healthy habits. It aims to support your child's growth and well-being through fun activities and guidance.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges Any age - NCT07305168Recruiting
Breathing after tonsil surgery in children with sleep apnea
This study looks at breathing problems that can happen after tonsil or adenoid surgery in children who have sleep apnea. Researchers want to learn more so they can make surgery safer for kids.
Edegem, AntwerpAges 1–18 - NCT07404839Recruiting
Scaling up Building Healthy Families
This trial tests a program called Building Healthy Families to help prevent and treat childhood obesity. It looks at how well communities can adopt and run this program, especially in rural or low-resource areas.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 5 years+ - NCT05623007Recruiting
Diet and gut bacteria study for vaccinated teens with COVID
This trial tests whether changing diet can shift gut bacteria in overweight or obese teens after COVID-19 vaccination. The goal is to see if dietary changes can affect health markers related to the gut and immune system.
Jakarta Pusat, DKI JakartaAges 12–17 - NCT06597474RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Food-Body-Mind wellness program for preschoolers
This study tests a 16-week program called Food-Body-Mind that helps preschoolers and their families build healthy habits. It focuses on movement, eating well, and feeling good about your body, and is designed for children ages 3 to 5 in Head Start programs.
Jackson, MichiganAges 3–5 - NCT07160530Recruiting
Healthy Children, Healthy Communities: A rural child care meal program
This study tests a program to help family child care homes in rural areas serve healthier meals and snacks to preschoolers. It aims to improve kids' eating habits through community support and education.
Lincoln, NebraskaAges 3 years+ - NCT06753669Recruiting
Mothers' action project for child health
This study looks at how to help mothers from South Asian communities support their child's health and development. You and your child would join a program that provides guidance and resources over 12 months.
New York, New YorkAges 1–45 - NCT05798494Recruiting
Pre-pregnancy weight loss plan to protect child weight
This study tests whether a very low-calorie weight loss program before pregnancy can improve the chance that a child will have a healthier weight later. It follows families and stores samples from the child at home.
AarhusAges 18–38 - NCT06234332Recruiting
Peking University Birth Cohort in Weifang
This study follows pregnant women and their families in Weifang to learn about health during pregnancy, birth, and early childhood. If you join, you, your husband, and your baby will be part of a long-term research project that tracks your health and development.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05656807Recruiting
Weight management program for child care staff and families
This study tests a weight management program delivered through child care centers, involving teachers and parents. It aims to improve healthy habits for children ages 2–5 through changes in the child care setting.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 2 years+ - NCT06750120Recruiting
Improving nutrition during pregnancy in Guatemala
This study tests ways to improve nutrition in pregnant women in Guatemala. It aims to help both mother and baby stay healthy.
Tecpán Guatemala, Departamento de ChimaltenangoAges 16 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for child obesity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 29 recruiting child obesity studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a child obesity trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a child obesity trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.