Clinical trials
Overweight Adolescents clinical trials
Below are recruiting overweight adolescents clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 17 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06745570Recruiting
Sleep, decision-making, and eating habits study for teens with obesity
This study tests whether improving sleep and decision-making skills helps teenagers with obesity make healthier eating choices. It involves both teens and their parents or guardians.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 14–18 - NCT07255209RecruitingPhase 3
A study of IBI362 for Chinese teens with obesity or overweight
This trial tests a new medicine, IBI362, to help Chinese adolescents lose weight. It may be an option if you are 12 to 17 years old and have obesity or overweight with a related health condition.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 12–18 - NCT06755827RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Online weight program for teens 11–14
This study tests a new online program to help teenagers ages 11–14 with overweight or obesity. It uses group meetings and brain scans (MRI) to understand how the program works and if it helps.
Lubbock, TexasAges 11–14 - NCT07255274Recruiting
Sleep help for teens with overweight or obesity
This study tests whether a behavior-based sleep program can help teenagers aged 13–17 who are overweight or have obesity and also have sleep problems. The goal is to see if improving sleep can help with weight management.
CovilhaAges 13–17 - 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 - NCT06967389Recruiting
Helping kids with severe obesity reduce heart risks
This trial tests whether semaglutide can lower heart disease risks in children with extreme obesity. It aims to improve weight and heart health over time.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 12–17 - NCT07466069Recruiting
Healthy lifestyle program for transgender teens
This trial tests a lifestyle program designed to prevent obesity and eating disorders in transgender and gender-diverse adolescents. It aims to support healthy habits and well-being during a critical developmental stage.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 10–14 - NCT06768216Recruiting
Mediterranean vs. low-fat diet for fatty liver in overweight kids
This trial compares two diets—a Mediterranean-style diet and a low-fat diet—to see which better reduces liver fat in overweight children and teens with fatty liver disease (MASLD). It aims to find a safe, effective eating plan for young people.
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiAges 8–18 - NCT07559136RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of HRS9531 injection for teen obesity
This study tests whether a new injectable medication called HRS9531 is safe and well-tolerated in teenagers aged 12–17 with obesity. Researchers will monitor how your body handles the medication and whether it affects your weight.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 12–18 - NCT07536256Recruiting
Youth Resilience Through Native Hawaiian Culture in Wai'anae
This program connects young people in the Wai'anae community with culturally rooted activities and support to build resilience and improve physical and mental health. You'll work with other youth and community organizations that use Native Hawaiian values to help you thrive.
Waianae, HawaiiAges 12–25 - 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 - NCT07370350Recruiting
Ultrasound study of tongue in children with obesity
This study uses ultrasound (a safe, painless scan) to look at the tongue and how it moves in children and teenagers with obesity. Researchers want to learn more about tongue features that might affect breathing or weight, and the results could help improve care.
BrusselsAges 6–18 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06557317Recruiting
Lifestyle program for Black teen girls at risk for type 2 diabetes
This study tests if an in-person lifestyle program can help prevent type 2 diabetes in Black adolescent girls who have obesity. The program involves both the teen and a caregiver who prepares most of the household meals.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 12–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for overweight adolescents?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 17 recruiting overweight 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 overweight 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 overweight 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.