13 Obesity Clinical Trials in Baton Rouge, LA (2026)

Q: How do I join a clinical trial in Baton Rouge?

Browse available studies, click one that interests you, and complete the free eligibility form. A study coordinator at the Baton Rouge research site will contact you.

Recruiting Obesity Studies in Baton Rouge

NCT06849206Recruiting

Pennington Generation Cohort

The Pennington Generation Cohort is an observational study comprised of Louisiana families. Families will be assessed at baseline for a variety of traits and behaviors, and then followed up over time ...

Baton Rouge, LA3,000 participantsPennington Biomedical Research Center

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NCT06654323Recruiting

The Dose Trial: Dose Intensity of Behavioral Interventions for Childhood Obesity

The research team is recruiting 900 children between the ages 5-17 with obesity from Tennessee and Louisiana. The team is assigning children and their caregivers by chance to one of five groups. In th...

Baton Rouge, LA900 participantsVanderbilt University Medical Center

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NCT06835686Recruiting

Collaborative Multi-level Obesity Intervention Engaging Underserved Communities Trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of an evidence-based multi-level intervention for weight loss and the feasibility, fidelity, and sustainability of implementing the interve...

Baton Rouge, LA522 participantsTulane University

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NCT06545435Recruiting

Predicting Appendicular Lean and Fat Mass With Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Among Adult Patients With Obesity.

This study aims to develop and cross-validate novel bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) equations for predicting appendicular soft tissue masses, specifically fat mass (FM) and appendicular lean ma...

Baton Rouge, LA400 participantsUniversity of Roma La Sapienza

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NCT07446998Recruiting

Proof-of-Concept Study Evaluating Total Body Weight, Physical Function & Safety of Enobosarm in Patients Treated With GLP-1 Receptor Agonist, for Weight Loss

The primary objective of this study is to assess the effect of enobosarm on total body weight...

Baton Rouge, LA200 participantsVeru Inc.

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NCT07184086Recruiting

A Study to See How Metabolism is Influenced by Weight Loss Due to Intervention With Cagrilintide and Semaglutide Compared to Diet

In this study we will be looking into how CagriSema influences metabolism (the process by which food is used to supply energy for the body) compared to a diet. CagriSema is a new investigational medic...

Baton Rouge, LA80 participantsNovo Nordisk A/S

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NCT06602141Recruiting

Assessments of Adipogenesis, Lipid Turnover and Cellular Composition in Adipose Tissue in Response to Endurance Exercise

The purpose of this research study is to study the effects of endurance exercise training on adipose (fat) tissue quality and insulin sensitivity in men and women....

Baton Rouge, LA70 participantsAdventHealth Translational Research Institute

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NCT05289310Recruiting

Low Oxygen Exposure and Weight Status

The objective of the proposed double-blind, parallel-arm, randomized clinical trial is to evaluate changes in body weight and composition, assess determinants of energy balance (intake and expenditure...

Baton Rouge, LA60 participantsPennington Biomedical Research Center

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NCT04583514Recruiting

Testing the Adipose Expandability Hypothesis In Vivo During Overfeeding

Adipose, or fat, tissue is a plastic organ that retains the ability to expand and store excess calories during positive energy balance in humans. The capacity of subcutaneous (subQ) adipose tissue to ...

Baton Rouge, LA58 participantsPennington Biomedical Research Center

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NCT07542873Recruiting

Iron Absorption in The Low Oxygen Exposure and Weight Status (LOWS) Study

Declines in iron status are common in those with obesity and may be due to obesity-related chronic inflammation; however, the effects of reducing inflammation following diet-induced weight loss on iro...

Baton Rouge, LA30 participantsPennington Biomedical Research Center

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NCT06059651Recruiting

The Effects of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery on Lipid Metabolism, Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells, and Cancer Cell Biology

This study aims to determine the relationship between lipid kinetics changes and blood immunosuppressive cells by metabolic surgery in two patient cohorts....

Baton Rouge, LA20 participantsPennington Biomedical Research Center

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NCT07530718Recruiting

Body Composition Outcomes in MS Patients

Objectives The objective of this project is to generate pilot data substantiating our hypothesis that advanced body composition measurement tools will provide more accurate and clinically relevant dat...

Baton Rouge, LA20 participantsPennington Biomedical Research Center

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NCT06309576Recruiting

Experimental Approach to Test Predictions of Body Weight Regulation Models

The regulation of human body weight and fatness is not fully understood. Although some models of regulation have been proposed (set point, dual-intervention point, others), no studies have been design...

Baton Rouge, LA12 participantsPennington Biomedical Research Center

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About Obesity Clinical Trials in Baton Rouge

Obesity is a complex chronic disease involving an excessive amount of body fat that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems. It affects over 650 million adults worldwide. Treatment approaches include lifestyle modifications, medications (GLP-1 agonists), and bariatric surgery.

There are currently 13 obesity clinical trials recruiting participants in Baton Rouge, LA. These studies are seeking a combined 5,372 participants. Research is being sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Tulane University and 4 other organizations. Clinical trial participation is free and participants receive study-related medical care at no cost.

Obesity Clinical Trials in Baton Rouge — FAQ

Are there obesity clinical trials in Baton Rouge?

Yes, there are 13 obesity clinical trials currently recruiting in Baton Rouge, LA. Browse the studies on this page to find one that fits.

How do I join a clinical trial in Baton Rouge?

Browse the studies listed above, click one that interests you, and complete the free eligibility form. A study coordinator at the Baton Rouge research site will contact you about next steps.

Are clinical trials in Baton Rouge free?

Yes, clinical trial participation is always free. Study-related treatment, medical tests, and doctor visits are provided at no cost. Many Baton Rouge studies also compensate for your time and travel.

What obesity treatments are being tested?

The 13 active trials in Baton Rouge are testing new therapies including novel drugs, biologics, and treatment approaches for obesity.

Data updated July 13, 2026 from ClinicalTrials.gov