Clinical trials
Obesity Prevention clinical trials
Below are recruiting obesity prevention clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 78 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT07415720Recruiting
Artichoke and Mediterranean diet to prevent type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a special extract from artichoke by-products, combined with a Mediterranean diet, can help prevent type 2 diabetes in people who are at risk. It aims to improve how your body handles sugar and insulin.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 18–75 - NCT06923644Recruiting
Personalized nutrition plan to prevent metabolic disease
This study tests whether a personalized nutrition plan based on your unique metabolism can help prevent chronic metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes. You will follow a tailored diet and have your health monitored over time.
MaastrichtAges 40–75 - NCT06384313Recruiting
Butyrate supplement for preventing diabetes
This study tests if a special type of fat (butyrate) can help prevent diabetes in people who are overweight and have early signs of blood sugar problems. You would take a supplement for several weeks to see if it improves how your body handles sugar.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 20–70 - NCT07577765Recruiting
Keeping Weight Off With a Personalized Plan
This study tests a customized approach to help you maintain weight loss you've already achieved. Researchers will use your smartphone to send you tailored support and track your progress over time.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–65 - NCT07478263Recruiting
Healthy eating trial for Latinas to prevent type 2 diabetes
This study tests a behavioral program designed to help Latinas with prediabetes improve their nutrition and eating patterns to prevent type 2 diabetes. It focuses on reducing cravings and building healthy habits.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT06943001Recruiting
Telehealth program to prevent diabetes in Hispanic teens
This trial tests a telehealth program to help Hispanic teens who are obese prevent type 2 diabetes. It takes place from home and uses your own cellphone.
Houston, TexasAges 14–16 - NCT06446531RecruitingPhase 1
Preventing diabetes progression in Hispanic adults
This trial tests if a medication can prevent or slow the progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes and reduce heart risk. It is for Hispanic adults who are overweight and have prediabetes.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06397729Recruiting
Testing a new tool to support healthy habits in rural clinics
This study is testing a new way to help people improve their heart health by making healthy changes in their daily habits. It focuses on patients in rural primary care clinics who are at higher risk because of their weight.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18–64 - NCT07551960Enrolling by invitation
Testing a Health Risk Prevention Platform for Adults
This study tests a digital platform called STELA that helps adults reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke by identifying and managing modifiable health factors like diet, exercise, and stress. You'll complete health assessments online to see if this preventive approach works.
Třinec, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges 18–80 - NCT05861973Recruiting
Smartphone program to support weight loss
This study tests a smartphone app (“SMARTer”) to help adults manage weight. You may be able to join if you have overweight and are not already in a structured weight loss program.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05799846Recruiting
Online strategies to help with weight loss
This study tests a cognitive (thinking-focused) approach delivered through the internet to help you lose weight. You may be eligible if you have overweight or obesity and can regularly complete online activities and visits.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–70 - NCT07777575RecruitingPhase 4
Exercise and medication for weight loss while preserving muscle
This study tests whether a type 2 diabetes medication (tirzepatide) combined with a supervised resistance training (weight lifting) program helps prevent muscle loss while losing weight. You will either receive the medication or a placebo, and all participants will follow a diet and exercise plan.
München, BavariaAges 18–60 - 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 - NCT07226947Recruiting
Exercise to prevent muscle loss with GLP-1 medication
This study looks at whether exercise can help prevent muscle loss in people taking GLP-1 medications (like Wegovy, Ozempic, or Mounjaro) for weight loss. It may help you keep your muscles strong while you lose weight.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–99 - NCT06959901Recruiting
Health tracking app study for Hispanic teens
This trial tests a mobile app that helps teens keep track of their health habits, like physical activity and eating. It is designed for Hispanic or Latino teens ages 12-18 who have a BMI in a certain range and own an iPhone.
Houston, TexasAges 12–18 - NCT07604610Recruiting
Heart Fat and Metabolic Health in Older Adults
This study looks at fat tissue around the heart and how it relates to metabolic health (blood sugar, cholesterol, weight) in people aged 50–70. Researchers will use ultrasound imaging to measure this fat and understand its connection to heart disease risk.
MoscowAges 50–70 - NCT06484621Recruiting
Preventing weight regain after weight loss surgery with exercise
This study looks at whether increased physical activity can help prevent weight regain after weight loss surgery. It is for people who had gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy in the last 6–20 months and have regained less than 10% of their lost weight.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18–64 - NCT07253155Enrolling by invitation
Probiotics for preventing gut symptoms in overweight adults
This study tests whether taking probiotics can help prevent stomach and gut discomfort in people who are overweight or have obesity. You may be eligible if you are at a certain weight and age, eat a balanced diet, and do not have chronic gut issues.
ColeraineAges 18 years+ - NCT07236788Recruiting
Iron infusion to prevent anemia and improve life in obese patients
This trial tests whether giving an intravenous iron supplement (ferric derisomaltose) can help prevent anemia and improve quality of life in obese patients who have low iron stores. It aims to see if this treatment can boost energy and reduce fatigue.
BeijingAges 18–65 - NCT07199283Recruiting
Preventing future health problems after preeclampsia
This study looks at whether a simple treatment after childbirth can help prevent future health problems for women who had preeclampsia in their first pregnancy. You may be able to join if you are a first-time mom who had preeclampsia, you are 18 or older, and you have a smartphone.
Stockholm, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07708064Recruiting
Preventing weight regain with a smartphone program
This study tests a smartphone-based program to help people who have lost weight keep it off or lose more. It uses personalized tips and check-ins to prevent giving up if you regain some weight.
Springfield, OregonAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for obesity prevention?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 78 recruiting obesity prevention 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 obesity prevention 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 obesity prevention 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.