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Pediatric Obesity clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Pediatric Obesity — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
46 US clinical trials · 19 currently recruiting
The research picture
Pediatric Obesity has 46 registered US clinical trials, 19 of them open to new participants right now — about 41% of the total.
- 19
- recruiting participants now
- 41%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 2
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 8
- top sponsor: Duke University
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
iAmHealthy Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG)
University of Kansas Medical Center
NCT06888011
Healthy Kids Beyond the Bell: Investigating the Impact of After-School and Summer Programs
University of South Carolina
NCT05880901
Nurturing Needs Study: Parenting Food Motivated Children
Temple University
NCT06111040
Parks & Pediatrics Fit Together
Duke University
NCT05455190
Determining the Optimal Amount of Structured Environments for Healthy Kids
University of South Carolina
NCT06158594
Developmental Trajectories of Reinforcer Pathology and Childhood Obesity
State University of New York at Buffalo
NCT07229508
Nutrition and Obesity in Under-Represented Populations: Food Insecurity Research to Advance Science and Improve Health
Duke University
NCT06116422
Project THINK: Trajectories of Health, Ingestive Behaviors, and Neurocognition in Kids
University of Pittsburgh
NCT04701671
Early vs. Late Time-Restricted Eating in Adolescents With Obesity (EL TREA)
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
NCT05740254
Monitoring Eating Across Locations (MEAL) - Timing, Intake, and Mealtime Evaluation (TIME)
Penn State University
NCT07095166
Time Limited Eating in Adolescents With Type 2 Diabetes (KT2D)
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
NCT04536480
Dyad Plus Effectiveness/Feasibility
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
NCT04036331
Mechanistic Study of Inspiratory Training in Childhood Asthma (MICA)
Duke University
NCT05945355
Assessing Better Bottles for Babies
Duke University
NCT06357299
Growing Healthy Children and Families in Rural Arkansas
University of Arkansas
NCT06565455
Inspiratory Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Children With Obesity and Asthma
Duke University
NCT05608668
In-Person Lifestyle Program for Black Adolescent Girls at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Cornell University
NCT06557317
A Positive Food Parenting Intervention to Promote Healthy Growth in Children at Risk for Obesity
State University of New York at Buffalo
NCT06981429
Use of Continuous Glucose Monitors in Children and Adolescents With Obesity
University of California, Los Angeles
NCT06254768
Childhood Obesity Treatment Designed for Low Income and Hispanic Families
University of Colorado, Denver
NCT05041855
iAmHealthy Parents First: A Televideo Parent and Child Obesity Program for Rural Families
University of Kansas Medical Center
NCT05612971
Preventing Diabetes in Latino Families
Arizona State University
NCT05228522
Causal Mechanisms in Adolescent Arterial Stiffness
Baylor College of Medicine
NCT04128969
Surgical or Medical Treatment
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
NCT04128995
Phentermine/Topiramate in Adolescents With Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity
University of Minnesota
NCT04881799
Vanderbilt Childhood Obesity Registry
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
NCT02957916
A Trial of an Integrated Clinic-community Intervention in Children and Adolescents With Obesity (Hearts and Parks)
Duke University
NCT03339440
Childcare Outdoor Learning Environments as Active Food Systems
North Carolina State University
NCT04864574
NOURISH: Nourishing Our Understanding of Role Modeling to Improve Support and Health
Virginia Commonwealth University
NCT00628030
An Addiction-Based Mobile Health Weight Loss Intervention With Coaching
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
NCT03500835
Weight Loss With Meal-Replacement Therapy in Teens
University of Minnesota
NCT03137433
Vitamin D Oral Replacement in Asthma
IDeA States Pediatric Clinical Trials Network
NCT03686150
Study of a Structured Parent Intervention on Adolescent Weight Loss Modification Program.
Virginia Commonwealth University
NCT02086851
Translating Habituation Research to Interventions for Pediatric Obesity
State University of New York at Buffalo
NCT01208870
The Role of High Intensity Interval Training in the Treatment of Adolescent Obesity
Virginia Commonwealth University
NCT03361644
The BEACH Interview Study- Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers
University of Florida
NCT03036696
A Pharmacokinetic Study Comparing VI-0521 With Placebo in Obese Adolescents
VIVUS
NCT02714062
Sedentary Behavior and Health Outcomes Study
University of Southern California
NCT03153930
Cognitive Aspects of Response to Treatment for Weight-related Health to Improve Eating and Exercise Earlier in Life
University of Alabama at Birmingham
NCT03329300
Childhood Obesity Microbiome Study
Duke University
NCT04770311
PrOtein and WEight Loss in teenageRs
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
NCT02079831
Healthy Eating for My Infant (HEMI)
University of Cincinnati
NCT04977947
Working Memory in Overweight Children With and Without Loss of Control Eating
The Miriam Hospital
NCT04117542
Inspiratory Muscle Rehabilitation in Children With Obesity
Duke University
NCT05412134
Improvement of Fitness in Obese Children
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
NCT03483454
Family-based Lifestyle Intervention Program and Carotenoid Supplementation for Children With Obesity
Nemours Children's Clinic
NCT02060279
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 1 |
| Phase 2 | 3 |
| Phase 4 | 2 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Pediatric Obesity Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 46 US studies indexed under Pediatric Obesity, and 19 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 41% 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 Pediatric Obesity shows 2 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 4 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 Pediatric Obesity is led by Duke University with 8 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 46 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 Pediatric Obesity?
PlainTrial tracks 46 US clinical trials for Pediatric Obesity, of which 19 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Pediatric 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.
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.