Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center, explained in plain language.
Upcoming readouts
Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- See yourself slimmer: 3D avatars may change how we think about weight loss Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Tiny study to test how Ultra-Processed foods affect weight and health Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Scientists probe Body's weight 'Set Point' in fasting study Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Sleeping in a mountain-air tent could boost weight loss, study suggests Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Smartwatches could soon track your every bite — no logging required Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
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Smart patch vs finger prick: can a CGM improve blood sugar after Weight-Loss surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 20 severely obese adults scheduled for metabolic surgery. Half will use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and half will use standard finger-stick testing to track blood sugar. Researchers want to see if the CGM leads to steadier blood sugar levels and fewe…
Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A handful of almonds a day might fill a nutrition gap in GLP-1 users
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 8-week pilot trial tests whether eating at least 56 grams of almonds daily can raise blood levels of vitamin E and improve overall diet quality in adults taking GLP-1 medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide for obesity or type 2 diabetes. Participants are split into two …
Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Inside the metabolic chamber: scientists probe extreme obesity
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure how the body uses energy and burns fat in 10 people with extreme obesity (BMI of 60 or higher). Participants will spend 23 hours in a special metabolic chamber and drink a labeled water to track energy use over a week. The goal is to better understand meta…
Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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See yourself slimmer: 3D avatars may change how we think about weight loss
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether showing people personalized 3D body avatars of their potential weight loss changes how satisfied and committed they feel compared to just seeing numbers on a scale. About 250 adults who want to lose weight will take a one-time online survey. Researcher…
Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC