Clinical trials
Childhood Obesity clinical trials
Below are recruiting childhood obesity clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 100 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04917601Recruiting
Digital coaching for childhood obesity with family app support
This study tests a digital support system (a mobile app) to help children and families with obesity treatment. You may be able to use the app alongside the usual care plan if you meet the study’s age, health, and communication requirements.
MessinaAges 4–17 - NCT05606731Recruiting
Family coaching to help prevent childhood weight gain
This study offers a family-focused program for Latino adult caregivers of young children to help prevent childhood obesity. If your child is already overweight, the program may help you learn practical ways to support healthier habits as a family.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 2 years+ - NCT06654323Recruiting
Behavioral program for childhood obesity
This study tests different levels of a behavioral program to help children with obesity lose weight and live healthier. Families will receive support and guidance over 12 months.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 5–17 - NCT07184281Recruiting
School lunch timing study for preventing childhood obesity
This trial tests if eating only during certain hours at school can help prevent or control obesity in children. It is designed for fourth-grade students whose schools and classes agree to follow the study plan.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 8–10 - NCT04491344Recruiting
Study of childhood weight and body fat in clinic patients
This is a university study that looks at children who are already being seen in an outpatient clinic for excess body fat or weight concerns. If you/your child can give consent, the study collects information to better understand childhood obesity.
Leipzig, SaxonyAges 1 month–18 years - NCT06457412Recruiting
Program for Helping Children with Severe Obesity
This study tests a program designed to help children ages 6 to 12 with severe obesity. It focuses on lifestyle changes like healthy eating and physical activity to improve your child's health.
CórdobaAges 6–12 - NCT06583447Recruiting
Time-Restricted Eating for Kids with Severe Obesity
This study tests whether eating only during a set window of time each day can help children ages 8–17 with severe obesity lose weight in a healthy way. It is a safer alternative to extreme diets or surgery.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 8–17 - NCT07185789Recruiting
Health program for fourth graders in Mexico
This trial tests a health program in Mexican elementary schools. If you are a fourth grader in Campeche, Morelos, or Mexico City, you may be able to join.
Cuernavaca, MorelosAges 9–12 - NCT07467694Recruiting
Postnatal exercise to activate baby's brown fat
This trial tests if exercise after childbirth can activate your baby's brown fat, which helps with metabolism. It may benefit mothers and their healthy, full-term babies.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT05038683Recruiting
Child weight program study: new treatment vs usual care
This trial tests a structured obesity treatment program for children compared with the usual (conventional) approach. It may help your child get support to improve healthy weight habits.
Ballerup Municipality, BallerupAges 6–11 - NCT03402139Recruiting
Study early-life obesity risk after growth restriction
This study looks at how obesity risk may be influenced in children whose growth was lower than expected before birth. It enrolls mothers and babies together to learn whether early childhood obesity programming can help families.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 1 hour–2 years - NCT07057453Recruiting
National childhood obesity prevention program for kids
This program helps children ages 6–11 who are overweight (but not obese) learn healthy habits to prevent obesity. It focuses on lifestyle changes and does not involve any medication or surgery.
Prague, CzechiaAges 6–11 - NCT06398509Recruiting
Preventing obesity in Latino babies at checkups
This study tests a program that helps prevent childhood obesity in low-income Latino families. It takes place during your baby's regular checkups and offers extra support for healthy feeding and growth.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 1 week–2 months - NCT06810557Recruiting
Better sleep intervention to prevent obesity in kids
This trial tests a brief sleep program for children ages 6 to 11 who sleep less than 9 hours a night. The goal is to see if improving sleep can help prevent unhealthy weight gain. Eligible families will be randomly assigned to the sleep program or to a comparison group.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6–11 - NCT07028814Enrolling by invitation
Risk-Informed Weight Care Plan for Children
This trial tests a personalized care plan for children with overweight or obesity. If your child qualifies, you'll work with their doctor on a plan to help manage their weight.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2–12 - NCT07744022Recruiting
Exercise comparison for children with obesity
This study compares two types of exercise programs — progressive neuromuscular stabilization exercises versus aerobic exercises — to see which one better improves body composition and balance in children with obesity. It aims to find a fun, effective way to help kids move better and feel healthier.
IstanbulAges 12–18 - NCT07702825Recruiting
MRI study of organ health in teens with obesity
This trial uses MRI scans to check how obesity affects the health of your organs. It may help doctors understand the impact of obesity on the body and find better ways to help teens like you.
Liverpool, MerseysideAges 12–18 - NCT05125822Recruiting
Study of how bodies change weight in youth with obesity
This study looks at what helps or drives weight changes in children and teens with obesity. You may be asked about growth and body changes to better understand why weight changes happen and how to manage them.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 11–15 - NCT05859867Recruiting
Studying newborn and early-childhood community health
This study looks at how babies and young children (ages 0–5) in two local communities develop over time. It may help researchers understand community health needs and what supports work best for families.
NovaraAges 2 days–5 years - NCT06432790Recruiting
In-person vs online healthy living and asthma program for kids
This study compares two programs for helping children with asthma who are overweight or obese — one that is held in person and another that is offered online. It tests whether learning about healthy habits and asthma management works better when done face-to-face or on a computer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 4–17 - NCT06298149Enrolling by invitation
Turtle Island Tales health program for families
This study tests a program called Turtle Island Tales for caregivers and young children living in certain high-poverty areas. It aims to see if the program helps families be healthier and happier.
Bozeman, MontanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06836284Recruiting
Extra support for teens in obesity treatment
This study is for teens aged 12–17 who are already being offered weight-loss medications. It adds extra support to see if that helps them do better with treatment.
LinköpingAges 12–17 - NCT06028113RecruitingPhase 2
A weight gain prevention program for high-risk babies in primary care
This study tests a program to help prevent unhealthy weight gain in babies at higher risk for obesity. Families will get extra support during regular check-ups at a pediatric clinic.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 1 day+ - NCT03514602Recruiting
Help quitting smoking to prevent childhood obesity
This study supports pregnant people who smoke to quit or cut down, using behavior-based coaching. It also measures how changes in smoking may help lower a child’s risk of developing obesity.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18–39
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for childhood obesity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 100 recruiting childhood 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 childhood 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 childhood 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.