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Body Weight clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Body Weight — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
24 US clinical trials · 6 currently recruiting
The research picture
Body Weight has 24 registered US clinical trials, 6 of them open to new participants right now — about 25% of the total.
- 6
- recruiting participants now
- 25%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 0
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 3
- top sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.
Active & Recent Trials
Pilot Study of Isocaloric Time Restricted Eating on Ketone Metabolism and Immunoregulation
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NCT06169137
Metabolic and Bio-behavioral Effects of Following Recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
USDA, Western Human Nutrition Research Center
NCT04293224
Addressing Weight Bias Internalization to Improve Adolescent Weight Management Outcomes: Randomized Pilot Trial
The Miriam Hospital
NCT06864208
ENRICH Nurse-Family Partnership Study
University of Colorado, Denver
NCT05798039
Impact of Bright Light Therapy on Prader-Willi Syndrome
Maimonides Medical Center
NCT05939453
Diet-Induced Changes in GEnetic Material
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
NCT06252922
Health Effects of Substituting Sugary Beverages With Artificially-sweetened Beverages or Water
Brigham and Women's Hospital
NCT04567108
Serial Assessment of Body Fat Accrual in Very Preterm Infants
University of Alabama at Birmingham
NCT03575897
TARGETing Healthy Weight Loss in the Context of Food Insecurity
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
NCT05601804
Telehealth Weight Loss Program for Breast Cancer Survivors
Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
NCT04855552
Creating Exercise Habits Through Incentives for Routines
University of Pennsylvania
NCT02346799
Patient Perspectives and Doctor Visits
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
NCT01888913
Innovative Approaches to Diet, Exercise and Activity
University of Pittsburgh
NCT01131871
The Comparison of Energy in Take and Body Weight EXERCISE
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
NCT01264406
Weight Management in Rural Communities
University of Kansas
NCT02932748
Text Messaging for Weight Loss
Denver Health and Hospital Authority
NCT02063048
Weight Watchers Online 2015
The Miriam Hospital
NCT02417220
The Optimum Time for Preoxygenation Based on Body Mass Index
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
NCT01114932
Lean Body Mass Response to Higher-protein Diets During Winter Military Training
United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
NCT02327208
Safety, Tolerability, Kinetics and Efficacy Study of Hoodia Gordonii Purified Extract (PYM50717)
Unilever R&D
NCT01306422
Diabetes Risk Education and Communication Trial
Northwestern University
NCT03283657
Evaluating the Effects of an Oral Protein Supplement on Children's Growth Patterns
TruHeight Vitamins
NCT06329388
Sustainability of MOVE UP Lifestyle Intervention
University of Pittsburgh
NCT03963830
Weight Management Among Breast Cancer Survivors
Boston Medical Center
NCT02387671
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 1 |
| Phase 2 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Body Weight Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 24 US studies indexed under Body Weight, and 6 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 25% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
The phase distribution for Body Weight shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 2 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
Top sponsor activity for Body Weight is led by Pennington Biomedical Research Center with 3 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 24 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Body Weight?
PlainTrial tracks 24 US clinical trials for Body Weight, of which 6 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Body Weight?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.