Clinical trials
Obese Adolescents clinical trials
Below are recruiting obese adolescents clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 63 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06572345Recruiting
Low energy diet for teens with obesity and type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether a low-energy diet using meal replacements can help teenagers with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control. It involves a period of following the diet, then weight management, and includes follow-up visits.
NottinghamAges 12–17 - NCT06672939RecruitingPhase 3
Orforglipron for Weight Loss in Teens
This study tests a once-daily pill (orforglipron) to help adolescents with obesity or overweight plus related health problems lose weight. It offers a new option for teens who have struggled to lose weight with diet and exercise alone.
Ventura, CaliforniaAges 12–17 - NCT06380426Recruiting
Semaglutide for teens and adults with genetic obesity
This study looks at how semaglutide works in real life for people with obesity caused by a single gene change. If you or your teenager have this type of obesity and are taking or about to start semaglutide, you may be able to join.
ParisAges 12 years+ - NCT07220772RecruitingPhase 3
A drug for severe obesity caused by leptin gene mutations
This trial tests a new drug called mibavademab for people with severe obesity caused by changes in the leptin (LEP) gene. It aims to see if the drug can help with weight loss in children, teens, and adults who have this rare genetic condition.
UlmAges 2 years+ - NCT05338944Recruiting
Dialectal behavior therapy for teens with obesity and low mood
This study tests whether Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT)—a structured skills-based counseling program—can help teens make healthier behavior changes. It is for teens who have obesity and mild to moderate symptoms of depression, and it checks whether they can follow the study plan.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 14–17 - NCT06147973Recruiting
Healthy lifestyle program for teen girls
This study tests a healthy lifestyle program that helps teen girls accept their bodies and make positive changes. It aims to see if this approach can improve weight-related health and well-being.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 14–19 - NCT05277558Recruiting
MRI and brain testing in teens at risk for type 2 diabetes
This study looks at brain health in teens with normal weight, overweight, or obesity who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. It may help researchers understand how weight and diabetes risk affect the brain, using MRI scans and learning/memory tests.
St Louis, MissouriAges 12–17 - NCT07638345Recruiting
AI-powered weight management for teens with diabetes or asthma
This study tests a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to help families manage weight and health for teenagers (ages 12–21) with Type 1 Diabetes or asthma. The app is designed to be personalized to each family's needs and may help improve overall health outcomes.
SevilleAges 18 years+ - NCT06888570Enrolling by invitation
Liver health study for children & young adults with Down syndrome
This study looks at how eating patterns and body composition relate to fatty liver in children and young adults with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) or other genetic intellectual disabilities. It may help understand who is at risk and how to prevent liver problems.
Madrid, MadridAges 5–22 - NCT07253285RecruitingPhase 3
Study on cagrilintide and CagriSema for kids with excess weight
This trial tests two new medicines (cagrilintide and CagriSema) to see if they help children and teens lose weight. It's for young people who have tried lifestyle changes without enough success.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 8–18 - NCT06007404Recruiting
Understanding metabolism and inflammation in teens
This study looks at how metabolism and inflammation relate to diabetes risk in teenagers. It may help researchers understand why some teens develop type 2 diabetes.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 14–18 - NCT06848491Recruiting
Mobile health program for weight management in young cancer survivors
This study tests a mobile health program to help young adult cancer survivors (ages 18–39) manage their weight. You'll be randomly assigned to one of two programs that use text messages and other tools to support healthy eating and physical activity.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–39 - NCT06879652Recruiting
Does dairy affect weight and health in teens and seniors?
This study looks at how eating more dairy might affect body weight, body composition, and health in adolescents and older adults who have some extra weight and borderline high blood sugar. It will likely compare a higher dairy diet to a usual diet.
Toronto, OntarioAges 14–80 - NCT07217756Recruiting
How weight affects braces treatment in teens
This study looks at how having a higher BMI (body mass index) affects treatment with braces during the teenage years. It will compare results between teens with normal weight and those who are overweight to see if there are any differences in how long or how well braces work.
Rochester, New YorkAges 12–18 - NCT04453072Recruiting
iPhone weight-loss app for teens and young adults after transplant
This study tests whether an iPhone weight-management app can help adolescents and young adults lose weight after a stem cell transplant. If you qualify, you’ll use the app and the team will track changes in weight.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 13–30
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for obese adolescents?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 63 recruiting obese adolescents 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 obese adolescents 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 obese adolescents 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.