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
- NCT05073185Recruiting
Studying how ads affect kids’ eating and behavior
This study looks at how children respond to advertising and whether it changes their eating, taste preferences, and behavior. Your child may be asked to complete study tasks at visits, including possibly MRI scans, and you’ll help by attending sessions about their media habits and routines.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 7–9 - NCT05783765Recruiting
Food, genetics, and behavior study for healthy children
This study looks at how eating, body factors (like weight), and behavior may relate to genetics in healthy children. Your child’s participation could help researchers understand why eating habits differ between families.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 5–7 - NCT05847478Recruiting
Acupressure vs eating plan breaks for specific stomach syndrome
This study compares ear (auricular) acupressure to an intermittent dietary restriction approach in children who have a particular “stomach heat and dampness” pattern from Traditional Chinese Medicine. The goal is to see which method better helps children with certain weight and blood-sugar or cholesterol risks.
ShanghaiAges 6–18 - NCT05881759Recruiting
Food and feeding support program for parents
This study tests whether combining “Food Rx” (food support) with best feeding practices helps parents improve how they feed their 4–8 year old children. If you join, you’ll complete surveys and participate in a parent support program using phone and internet.
Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - NCT06051591Recruiting
Food FARMacia: Helping families with food worries
This study tests a program called Food FARMacia to help families with young children who sometimes worry about having enough food. The goal is to see if the program can help prevent childhood obesity by providing support and resources.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 6 months+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06522529Recruiting
Project to improve care with proven methods
This project helps hospital and nursing home teams improve daily care by using proven methods for hand hygiene and another health topic like pain, falls, or smoking. It’s a chance for your unit to join a quality-improvement effort that can make care safer and more effective.
MadridAges Any age - 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 - 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 - NCT06705400Recruiting
The Bloom Study: A Healthy Start for Mom and Baby
This study follows first-time mothers and their babies from pregnancy to early childhood, using digital tools to support a healthy start. It aims to learn how to improve health and well-being for both mom and baby.
CopenhagenAges birth–6 months - NCT06795490Recruiting
Helping families build healthy routines to prevent early obesity
This study looks at how simple family routines—like mealtime, bedtime, and play—can help prevent obesity in young children. It’s designed for families with low income who want to build healthier habits together.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 2 years+ - 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 - NCT06926166Recruiting
Genes and germs in early life study
This study looks at how genes and tiny organisms in your body (microbiota) affect early childhood development. It involves storing blood and stool samples from you and your child to help researchers learn more.
GuangzhouAges Any age - 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+ - 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 - NCT02669797Enrolling by invitation
Family-based program to help families eat dinner together
This study offers an intervention focused on family dinners to help children improve their eating habits. It targets children who eat family dinners rarely and have a higher weight range, to see if the program can help improve health over time.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 5–10 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06828367Enrolling by invitation
Online nutrition program for families with young kids
This study tests an online nutrition education program to help families of young children eat more like a Mediterranean diet. It aims to see if the program improves healthy eating habits in kids aged 18 to 36 months.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 1.5 years–3 years - NCT05237440Recruiting
Childhood trauma and stress hormones in women with obesity
This study looks at how childhood trauma might affect stress hormones (cortisol) and inflammation in women with obesity. It aims to find connections that could lead to better treatments.
LimogesAges 18 years+ - NCT07681856Enrolling by invitation
Immersive exercise program for overweight teens
This trial tests a virtual reality exercise program designed to help overweight teenagers become more active. It may improve physical fitness and health in a fun, engaging way.
Vigo, PontevedraAges 12–16 - NCT05945355Recruiting
Study of breathing training for children with asthma
This study looks at how an asthma-specific breathing training program affects children’s breathing and asthma control. It may help your care team understand who could benefit from inspiratory (breathing-in) training.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 6–17
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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.