Clinical trials
Pediatric Obesity clinical trials
Below are recruiting pediatric obesity clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 34 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07342855Recruiting
Healthy lifestyle program for children with obesity
This trial looks at how a community healthy lifestyle program helps children with obesity. Your family would join a program that supports healthy eating and physical activity, and researchers will track your child's progress.
Dallas, TexasAges 6–14 - 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 - NCT07246603Recruiting
Virtual house calls for teen weight management
This study tests a program where teens and their parents receive virtual coaching to help with healthy weight. It uses video calls and text messages to support lifestyle changes at home.
Henrico, VirginiaAges 12–15 - 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 - 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 - NCT06254768Recruiting
Continuous glucose monitors for kids with obesity
This study tests if using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a small device that tracks blood sugar, can help children and teens with obesity understand their body better and improve their health.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 10–21 - NCT07824453Recruiting
Exercise program for teens with obesity
This study tests a program that uses gentle reminders to help teenagers with obesity exercise more. It aims to see if this approach can help with weight management and improve health.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 10–19 - NCT05281016Recruiting
Online family program to help children with weight
This study tests an online, family-based program (called the LITE Programme) to help children who are overweight. It may help improve healthy habits at home and support weight management.
SingaporeAges 6–12 - NCT07229508Recruiting
Weight gain study for children from BIPOC or low-income families
This study looks at how children gain weight over time, especially in families of color or with low income. It helps understand why some kids struggle with weight and what can be done to help.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 8–11 - NCT07185789Recruiting
Health program for fourth graders in Mexico
This trial tests a health program in Mexican elementary schools. If you are a fourth grader in Campeche, Morelos, or Mexico City, you may be able to join.
Cuernavaca, MorelosAges 9–12 - NCT06727500Recruiting
Exercise training for kids with obesity
This trial tests whether two types of exercise training (high-intensity interval training or a mix of HIIT and jumping exercises) improve muscle and tendon health in children and teenagers with obesity. It looks at how results differ based on whether kids are before or after their growth spurt.
SantiagoAges 7–17 - 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 - NCT06500104Enrolling by invitation
Kefir for Childhood Obesity: A Trial
This trial tests whether a probiotic drink called kefir (a fermented milk beverage) can help children and teens with obesity lose weight or improve their health. It's for children who are significantly above a healthy weight and don't have other serious medical conditions or dairy allergies.
TaichungAges 7–17 - NCT04597281Recruiting
Mediterranean diet program for young children at risk of obesity
This trial tests whether a Mediterranean-style eating pattern can help prevent weight problems in young children who are at higher risk. It’s meant for children with normal weight or mild overweight and whose parents have higher body weight, without other medical reasons for weight gain.
CórdobaAges 3–7 - NCT04752293Recruiting
Study of a kidney blood-pressure system in kids
This study looks at how a kidney-related blood-pressure system works in children and teenagers, comparing those with newly diagnosed primary (no known cause) high blood pressure to those with normal blood pressure. It may help doctors better understand childhood blood-pressure changes and guide future care.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 7–18 - NCT03514602Recruiting
Help quitting smoking to prevent childhood obesity
This study supports pregnant people who smoke to quit or cut down, using behavior-based coaching. It also measures how changes in smoking may help lower a child’s risk of developing obesity.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18–39 - NCT07478653Recruiting
Dental health study for teens with severe obesity
This study looks at whether gum health is linked to heart health in teens with severe obesity. It may help find ways to reduce heart risks by improving dental care.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 12–17 - 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 - NCT06391671Recruiting
Stress and Weight in Teens: A Personalized Nutrition Study
This study looks at how stress and weight are linked in teenagers. It uses a blood test to find patterns that could lead to personalized nutrition advice. If you join, you'll help researchers understand how your body handles stress and food.
Ghent, Oost-VlaanderenAges 11–17 - NCT06672549RecruitingPhase 3
Weight loss medication study for children with obesity
This trial tests a medication for children and teens with obesity or overweight who have not been able to lose enough weight with diet and exercise alone. It aims to see if a new treatment can help them safely lose weight and improve related health problems.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 6–17 - NCT07143552Recruiting
Bone health in kids with fractures from minor falls
This study looks at bone health in children aged 3 to 15 who break a bone after a minor fall (like tripping). It compares them to children who don't break a bone, to see if things like body weight, sun exposure, or other factors affect bone strength.
Brixen, BolzanoAges 3–15 - NCT06116422Recruiting
Food Insecurity Program for Healthy Baby Weight
This study tests a program to help families with food insecurity and early signs of obesity in infants. It aims to learn the best ways to support healthy weight in babies at risk for overweight.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 1–2 - NCT07095166Recruiting
Studying eating habits in healthy kids ages 6-9
This study looks at how and when children eat. It uses a special scan and asks parents about their child's mealtimes to learn about healthy eating patterns.
State College, PennsylvaniaAges 6–9 - NCT06934655RecruitingPhase 3
Starting semaglutide again after weight-loss surgery in teens
This trial tests if restarting semaglutide (a weekly injection for weight loss) soon after sleeve gastrectomy helps teens with severe obesity keep losing weight. It is for patients who were already taking semaglutide before their surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pediatric obesity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 34 recruiting pediatric 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 pediatric 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 pediatric 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.