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Childhood Obesity clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Childhood Obesity — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
44 US clinical trials · 14 currently recruiting
The research picture
Childhood Obesity has 44 registered US clinical trials, 14 of them open to new participants right now — about 32% of the total.
- 14
- recruiting participants now
- 32%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 2
- 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
The Dose Trial: Dose Intensity of Behavioral Interventions for Childhood Obesity
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
NCT06654323
The ADAPT Trial: Adapting Evidence-Based Obesity Interventions in Community Settings
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
NCT06546696
Mountain West Prevention Research Center Core Research Project
Paul Estabrooks
NCT07479498
Early Childhood Obesity Programming by Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Montefiore Medical Center
NCT03402139
Integrating Food Rx With Best Feeding Practices With EFNEP
Baylor College of Medicine
NCT05881759
Genetic Risk, Parental Feeding Practices, and Appetitive Traits in Early Life
Trustees of Dartmouth College
NCT06534541
Reducing Obesity Through Play Among Toddlers: Tiny Steps to Health (TSHS) Study
University of Houston
NCT06918821
Adaptive Mechanisms Responsible for Weight Change in Youth With Obesity
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
NCT05125822
Postnatal Exercise to Activate Baby's Brown Fat
Joslin Diabetes Center
NCT07467694
Family Intervention to Prevent Childhood Obesity
University of California, Los Angeles
NCT05606731
In-Person Lifestyle Program for Black Adolescent Girls at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Cornell University
NCT06557317
Maternal Smoking Cessation and Pediatric Obesity Prevention
State University of New York at Buffalo
NCT03514602
EBT Fruit and Vegetable Prescription
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
NCT05028205
Whole Transcriptome Profiling and Metabolic Phenotyping in Children With ROHHAD Syndrome
Columbia University
NCT02602769
A Cluster Randomized Trial of the H2GO! Program
Boston University
NCT04265794
Family, Responsibility, Education, Support, and Health for Latino Caregivers (FRESH-LC)
University of California, San Diego
NCT05437406
Brain Activation and Satiety in Children 2
Seattle Children's Hospital
NCT04520490
International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
NCT01722500
Vanderbilt Childhood Obesity Registry
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
NCT02957916
Weight Stigma by Association in Parent-Child Dyads
University of California, Los Angeles
NCT04829162
Turn up the HEAT - Healthy Eating and Activity Time in Summer Day Camps
University of South Carolina
NCT02161809
YMCA-Physical Activity and Nutrition
University of Kansas
NCT01107678
Healthy Weight Poster, Multi-site Study
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
NCT03128112
SDSU MOVE/Me Muevo Project
San Diego State University
NCT00381069
A Trial of an Integrated Clinic-community Intervention in Children and Adolescents With Obesity (Hearts and Parks)
Duke University
NCT03339440
Brief Physical Activity Program to Increase Physical Fitness in Elementary School Children
Marshall University
NCT02087774
Coordination of Care Between Pediatricians and Women Infants & Children Nutritionists
Penn State University
NCT03482908
Active Recreation Through Community-Healthcare Engagement Study
Duke University
NCT03246763
Preventing Childhood Obesity Through Early Guidance
Arizona State University
NCT01905072
Physical Activity and Screen-Time Regulations in Childcare Centers - Aim 2
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
NCT02751814
Feeding, Fun, and Families Study
Temple University
NCT03646201
Environmental Influences on Early Childhood Obesity
University of Colorado, Denver
NCT02703688
Role of Carbohydrate Modification in Weight Management Among Obese Children
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
NCT00215111
Families Becoming Healthy Together
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
NCT04027426
PREVENT Tool Study: Late Effects Clinic
Washington University School of Medicine
NCT04530825
Club Fit: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating at an After School Program
Mayo Clinic
NCT03189979
Shape Up Kids Fitness Ancillary
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
NCT03624582
A Mobile Phone Based Pilot Intervention to Prevent Obesity in Latino Preschool Children
University of California, Los Angeles
NCT04261985
Family Based Time-Restricted Eating
University of Minnesota
NCT05107726
A Pharmacokinetic Study Comparing VI-0521 With Placebo in Obese Adolescents
VIVUS
NCT02714062
Active Class Space Metabolic Benefits Study
University of Michigan
NCT02831309
Parent Partnership Project
Seattle Children's Hospital
NCT01789944
Behavioral Family Systems Therapy for Teens With Type 2 Diabetes
Nemours Children's Clinic
NCT05422807
Early Intervention to Promote Cardiovascular Health of Mothers and Children (ENRICH)
Penn State University
NCT05824741
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 3 | 1 |
| Phase 4 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Childhood Obesity Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 44 US studies indexed under Childhood Obesity, and 14 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 32% 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 Childhood Obesity shows 2 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 0 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 Childhood Obesity 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 44 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 Childhood Obesity?
PlainTrial tracks 44 US clinical trials for Childhood Obesity, of which 14 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Childhood Obesity?
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.
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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.