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
- 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT03481829Recruiting
Long-term study tracking health factors from pregnancy
This study follows pregnant mothers and their babies for years to understand how early life factors can affect health later. If you qualify, you and your child(ren) will be asked to stay in the research study for at least 3 years after delivery.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 1 day–99 years - NCT05963971Recruiting
Bilingual online program to prevent weight gain in childhood leukemia
This trial tests a bilingual, online program to help children and teens who have ALL (a type of leukemia) stay at a healthy weight during the maintenance phase of treatment. It may help lower the chance of gaining too much weight while on chemotherapy.
New York, New YorkAges 5–21 - NCT06760546RecruitingPhase 3
Testing setmelanotide for weight gain after brain injury
This trial tests a daily injection called setmelanotide to see if it can help people who have gained weight due to a brain injury or condition affecting the hypothalamus. It may help reduce hunger and support weight loss.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 4 years+ - NCT01793168Recruiting
Rare disease registry and history study
This study keeps a registry (a structured list) of people with rare diseases and may also track how the condition changes over time. It can help researchers better understand rare illnesses and find gaps in care, which may improve future treatments.
Sioux Falls, South DakotaAges Any age
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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.