Clinical trials
Childhood Obesity clinical trials
Below are recruiting childhood obesity clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 92 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT02526901Recruiting
Pregnancy cohort study for women in Guangzhou
This study follows pregnant women from early pregnancy to learn about pregnancy and child health. You may be asked to share health information so researchers can better understand outcomes for babies born in Guangzhou.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - 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 - NCT06409962Recruiting
New school program for childhood obesity and prediabetes
This study tests a new program to help children with obesity, focusing on those with slightly higher blood sugar (prediabetes). It takes place at a school and requires both parent and child consent.
CórdobaAges 6–16 - NCT07839832Recruiting
Healthy goals study for teens with obesity
This study looks at healthy lifestyle programs for children ages 10-15 who are overweight. You and your child will be involved together in activities to help improve health.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 10–15 - NCT07665983Recruiting
Bottle feeding study for healthy 4-6 month old babies
This study tests different bottle nipples to see which flow rate helps babies feed best. It is for healthy babies who are 4 to 6 months old and get at least one bottle feeding a week.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 4 months+ - NCT07479498Recruiting
Family weight health program for children 5–12
This trial tests a family-based program to help children ages 5 to 12 who are above a healthy weight. It focuses on increasing physical activity and healthy habits, and includes text messages from your clinic.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges Any age - NCT06844786Recruiting
Helping newcomer families get active in Hamilton
This study looks at ways to help newcomer families in Hamilton get their children moving more. It offers a program to increase physical activity and reduce screen time in kids aged 5 to 11.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 5–11 - 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 - 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.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 12–17 - NCT06534541Recruiting
Early eating study for toddlers and parents
This study looks at how genes, parenting, and eating habits interact in toddlers. Eligible families will have one study visit when the child is between 2.25 and 3 years old.
Hanover, New HampshireAges 2.3 years–6 years - NCT07176234Enrolling by invitation
Linking exercise for better stress management in teens
This study tests whether a home-based exercise program can help African American teens (ages 11–16) manage daily stress. It compares the program to a healthy lifestyle education group.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 11–16 - NCT07160530Recruiting
Healthy eating help for rural child care homes
This study tests a program to help family child care providers in rural Nebraska and Kansas serve healthier meals and snacks to preschool children. It aims to improve children's eating habits.
Lincoln, NebraskaAges 3 years+ - NCT06207110Recruiting
Family support program for children with high food responsiveness
This study tests a program for families with children ages 7–12 who have overweight or obesity and often feel strong urges to eat. The program helps parents support their child in eating healthier and being more active.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 7–12 - NCT07107321Enrolling by invitation
Changing feeding habits in preschools
This study helps preschools improve how they feed children ages 3 to 5, testing new strategies to replace unhealthy practices with better ones.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 3 years+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for childhood obesity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 92 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.