Clinical trials
Childhood Obesity clinical trials
Below are recruiting childhood obesity clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 101 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07529704Recruiting
Early help for healthy weight in young children
This trial tests a program to help families with young children build healthy habits and prevent obesity. It focuses on families facing challenges like low income or housing issues.
Burgos, Castille and LeónAges Any age - NCT05143697Recruiting
Coaching program to help young children reduce excess weight
This trial tests a family wellness coaching program using motivational interview counseling and referrals. It may help families support healthier habits for children ages 2 to 8 who have weight above a recommended range.
Pasadena, CaliforniaAges 2–8 - NCT06682481Recruiting
Pancreas-Liver Communication in Teens with Obesity
This study looks at how the pancreas and liver talk to each other in teens with obesity. It may help understand why some teens develop diabetes or fatty liver.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 12–16 - NCT06847373Recruiting
Vitamin D for teens with obesity
This study is testing whether vitamin D supplements can help teens with obesity. It is open to participants aged 10 to 18 who live in Mexico City and have obesity based on their BMI.
MéxicoAges 10–18 - NCT05935592Recruiting
Family phone tool to help kids at risk for weight gain
This study tests an interactive phone/tablet program for children and their parent or guardian, aiming to reduce the child’s risk of unhealthy weight gain. It may help by giving family-focused tips and support you can use at home.
New York, New YorkAges 8–12 - NCT06557317Recruiting
Lifestyle program for Black teen girls at risk for type 2 diabetes
This study tests if an in-person lifestyle program can help prevent type 2 diabetes in Black adolescent girls who have obesity. The program involves both the teen and a caregiver who prepares most of the household meals.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 12–18 - NCT05223530Recruiting
Study of how pregnancy programs future child health
This study follows mothers who previously joined two specific pregnancy research programs, to understand why some children may be more likely to develop weight and heart-related health problems later. If you were part of those original studies, your information could help researchers look for early predictors and prevention ideas.
HelsinkiAges 11–55 - 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 - NCT05977348Recruiting
Preschool nutrition lessons to help prevent future obesity
This trial tests a program to improve food knowledge and healthy eating habits in preschool children. It may help families by teaching practical ways to choose and handle foods earlier to reduce later obesity risk.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 3–6 - NCT06447246Enrolling by invitation
Long-term effects of obesity on children's lungs and heart
This study looks at how obesity affects breathing and heart health in children as they get older. Researchers will test kids who were part of a previous study to see how their health has changed after about 6 years.
Dallas, TexasAges 14–18 - NCT07254065Recruiting
Preventing obesity early with telehealth support
This study tests a telehealth program to help prevent obesity in pregnant women. It offers support and education through video calls to promote healthy habits.
New Hyde Park, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06918821Recruiting
Tiny Steps to Health: Helping Toddlers Play and Eat Well
This study tests a program that helps parents and toddlers ages 1.5 to 3 years learn healthy eating, active play, and physical activity in a group setting. It aims to reduce obesity by making healthy habits fun and easy for the whole family.
Houston, TexasAges 1.5 years–3 years - NCT07282340RecruitingPhase 2
Phentermine for weight loss in teens
This study tests a medicine called phentermine to help teens ages 12 to 17 with obesity lose weight. It will check if the medicine is safe and works well for teenagers.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 12–17 - NCT06719102Recruiting
Support for mothers and caregivers with new babies
This study looks at how mothers and other caregivers can help their babies grow and thrive. You and your baby would be videotaped during some play and feeding sessions to understand your interactions better.
Austin, TexasAges birth–90 years - 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+ - NCT03025074Recruiting
Blood sample bank for liver disease research
This study collects blood samples to build a “biobank” (a stored library of samples) for researchers studying liver diseases like hepatitis, fatty liver disease, and liver cancer. It may help future testing and treatments by allowing scientists to study patterns in people with and without liver conditions.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 7 years+ - NCT03217656Recruiting
Jiaxing birth follow-up study for pregnant families
This study enrolls pregnant women in the Jiaxing area and follows them during pregnancy and after delivery to learn about mothers and babies. If you plan to stay involved through birth and follow-up, this may help researchers understand pregnancy and early childhood outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges Any age - NCT03298334RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing vaginal bacteria transfer to newborns after C-section
This study looks at whether they can safely place “healthy vaginal bacteria” from the mother into the newborn after a scheduled C-section, and whether it improves the baby’s health. It only enrolls certain mothers and babies based on infection testing and other health factors.
Falls Church, VirginiaAges birth–50 years - NCT03331133Recruiting
Study of twins born in Guangzhou
This study focuses on twins who were born at Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center. It aims to use pregnancy and baseline information to learn about twin outcomes and care, and it may help local doctors improve guidance for families in Guangzhou.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Up to 18 years - NCT03633162Recruiting
Study about maternal grandmothers’ effects on babies
This study looks at whether what maternal grandmothers know, do, or influence during a pregnancy is linked to outcomes for grandchildren. You may be included if your grandchild was born at the study hospital and key pregnancy details are available.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 36–100 - NCT03634930Recruiting
Study of how early pregnancy choices affect your baby
This trial looks at how “perinatal programming” (early-life influences starting around pregnancy and the first month) may affect babies. It enrolls healthy, full-term births and compares families who can follow an all-breastfeeding or all-formula plan.
Graz, StyriaAges 18–50 - NCT03830879Recruiting
Pregnancy and child health follow-up study in Shenzhen
This study enrolls pregnant people early in pregnancy and follows their babies’ health through age 7. It may help researchers understand health and development patterns in Shenzhen families and improve future child health care.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 15–49 - NCT04529889Recruiting
Study of gestational diabetes during pregnancy and child outcomes
This study follows pregnant people with gestational diabetes to see how it affects mothers and babies over time. The team may use this information to better understand risks and care for both you and your child.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT04805762Recruiting
Coach program for kids with overweight or obesity
This study tests a lifestyle coaching program delivered through “Your COACH Next Door” for children. It may help with weight and healthy habits by providing support to help kids adopt healthier routines.
Maastricht, LimburgAges Up to 18 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for childhood obesity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 101 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.