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Obesity, Childhood
Open-data reference.
54 US clinical trials · 25 currently recruiting
Active & Recent Trials
Mobile Apps for Preschool Parents (MAPP) Study
Pamela Hull
NCT06520072
Blood Collection Biorepository for Liver Disease Research
State University of New York at Buffalo
NCT03025074
Food-Body-Mind Intervention (16 Weeks)
Michigan State University
NCT06597474
Increasing Food Literacy in Preschoolers to Reduce Obesity Risk
Penn State University
NCT05977348
Vaginal Microbiome Seeding and Health Outcomes in Cesarean-delivered Neonates.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
NCT03298334
A Primary Care Based Intervention to Prevent Childhood Obesity Among Low-income Latino Children
University of California, San Francis
NCT06398509
NOURISH-T+: Promoting Healthy Eating and Exercise Behaviors
University of South Florida
NCT04656496
Genetic Disorders of Obesity Program Database
Baylor College of Medicine
NCT05747976
Comparative-effectiveness of a Healthy Lifestyle and Asthma Management Program, In-person vs. ONline
Massachusetts General Hospital
NCT06432790
Bringing Weight Management Into the Primary Care Pediatric Practice
Oregon Health and Science University
NCT05950620
The LEADS Trial (Linking Exericise for Advancing Daily Stress Management)
University of South Carolina
NCT07176234
Mother-Baby Study - Observational
University of Michigan
NCT06039878
Family, Responsibility, Education, Support, and Health for Food Responsiveness
University of California, San Diego
NCT06207110
Food Genetics Behavior Study
University of Pennsylvania
NCT05783765
Intervention INC: An Interactive Family-centered mHealth Tool to Reduce Obesity Risk in Urban Minority Preadolescents
Tufts University
NCT05935592
Resilience to the Effects of Advertising in Children
Penn State University
NCT05073185
Family, Responsibility, Education, Support, and Health for Families With a Child With Autism
University of California, San Diego
NCT05741840
A Novel Obesity Prevention Program for High-Risk Infants in Primary Care
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
NCT06028113
Project REST: Regulation of Eating and Sleep Topography
University of Pittsburgh
NCT04057716
Brain Health in Youth With Normal Weight, Overweight and Obesity at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
Washington University School of Medicine
NCT05277558
Breastmilk in Response to a Bout of Exercise
Mayo Clinic
NCT06892483
Interoception and Eating Behaviors in Children
Penn State University
NCT06504654
Whole Foods for Teens: A Pilot Dietary Intervention to Reduce Body Adiposity in Adolescents With Obesity
Vanderbilt University
NCT06464497
Semaglutide Effects in Obese Youth With Prediabetes/New Onset Type 2 Diabetes and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Yale University
NCT05067621
Brief Behavioral Sleep Intervention for Obesity Prevention in Primary Care
Temple University
NCT06810557
Adaptive Implementation to Optimize Delivery of Obesity Prevention Practices in Early Care and Education Settings
University of Arkansas
NCT05050539
Improving Participation in Universal School Meals (USM)
Temple University
NCT06579079
FIT Families Multicomponent Obesity Intervention for African American Adolescents
Medical University of South Carolina
NCT04974554
Efficacy Trial Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids for Hispanic Fathers and Children
Baylor College of Medicine
NCT05334420
Dissemination and Implementation of the Bright Bodies Intervention for Childhood Obesity
Yale University
NCT05595161
Brighter Bites & University of Texas Physicians Produce Rx Extension: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Prospective Clinical Nutrition Study With Produce Prescriptions
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
NCT06390397
Lifestyle Counseling and Medication for Adolescent Weight Management
University of Minnesota
NCT04873245
Reducing Maternal Stress to Improve Obesity-related Parenting Practices
American University
NCT05032430
RYSE Family-based Behavioral Treatment for Childhood Obesity
Washington University School of Medicine
NCT05212155
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Topiramate for Weight Loss in Youth: PHARMATOP
University of Minnesota
NCT04986631
The Bennett Kids PowerUP Project
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
NCT05858580
Vyvanse in Children Aged 6 to 12 Years
University of Minnesota
NCT05416125
Family-Based Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes
State University of New York at Buffalo
NCT05756361
Studying the Impact of Product Packaging in a Virtual Store Environment
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
NCT04381481
Conventional and Metabolomic Predictors of Prediabetes & Insulin Resistance
University of Michigan
NCT05055219
Online Videos and New Feeding Content to Enhance a Current EFNEP Program
Baylor College of Medicine
NCT03170700
Fit 5 Kids Screen Time Reduction Curriculum for Latino Preschoolers
Seattle Children's Hospital
NCT03575884
Intervention INC: Interactive Nutrition Comics for Urban Minority Youth
Hunter College of City University of New York
NCT03165474
Baby-Feed Web Application for Infant Caregivers to Improve Diets and Weight Gain
Florida International University
NCT05990439
Intervention to Reduce Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Consumption in Children and Families
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
NCT04886817
Trial on the Effect of Media Multi-tasking on Attention to Food Cues and Cued Overeating
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
NCT03882957
In-home Obesity Prevention to Reach Low-income Infants
University of Southern California
NCT03529695
Time Limited Eating in Adolescents (Time LEAd): a Pilot Study
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
NCT03954223
Mechanisms of Obesity and Its Metabolic Complications in Youth
Yale University
NCT03454828
Family Diabetes Prevention Program Pilot Study
Johns Hopkins University
NCT05358444
A Protein-sparing Modified Fast for Children and Adolescents With Severe Obesity (PSMF)
Ihuoma Eneli
NCT03899311
Nutrition Intervention to Measure Metabolic Response in Children
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
NCT03139773
Managing AsThma AnD Obesity Related Symptoms (MATADORS) Feasibility Study
Medical University of South Carolina
NCT05742646
Efficacy of Vitamin D Supplementation in Obese Children
Columbia University
NCT02956408
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Early Phase 1 | 3 |
| Phase 2 | 4 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Obesity, Childhood Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 54 US studies indexed under Obesity, Childhood, and 25 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 46% 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 Obesity, Childhood shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 7 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 Obesity, Childhood is led by University of Minnesota with 3 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 54 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 Obesity, Childhood?
PlainTrial tracks 54 US clinical trials for Obesity, Childhood, of which 25 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Obesity, Childhood?
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 · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.