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Clinical trials and research at Pennington Biomedical Research Center

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All recruiting trials (27)

• Eating almonds before meals to help keep blood sugar steady

  This study tests whether a small premeal serving of almonds can blunt blood sugar spikes in adults at risk for type 2 diabetes.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT07603739

• Structured nutrition plus exercise to improve fat and muscle in older adults with obesity

  This 12-week trial tests whether a supervised diet plan plus exercise improves fat mass and muscle function more than usual diet and exercise in adults aged 50 and older with obesity and insulin resistance.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT07597980

• Body composition changes after metabolic surgery in adults with severe obesity

  This study tests advanced body composition tools to see if they give better, more clinically useful data on outcomes after metabolic surgery for adults with severe obesity.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana and 1 other locations · NCT07530718

• Reference body composition measurements in healthy younger and older adults

  This project will test gold-standard methods for measuring body water and muscle mass in healthy adults aged 21–39 and 70+ to build a reference dataset.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT07305753

• Smartwatch system to automatically detect eating and drinking for children and their parents

  This project will test whether a smartwatch can automatically detect eating and drinking events for children aged 8–12 and one parent or caregiver.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT07290179

• Weekly physiologic insulin sessions to improve insulin sensitivity and memory in Alzheimer’s

  This trial will test whether weekly short (up to two-hour) physiologic insulin sessions can improve how the body uses glucose and help thinking and memory in adults with Alzheimer’s disease.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT07265323

• GLP-1 drug effects on muscle and bone during weight loss

  It tests whether GLP-1–based weight-loss medication (tirzepatide) plus a lifestyle program changes muscle and bone in adults 18–50 with obesity (BMI 30–40).

  Recruiting Phase 4 Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana and 1 other locations · NCT07154719

• Dietary iron needs for U.S. adults

  This project will test how much iron healthy men and premenopausal women ages 18–50 need by giving a safe stable iron isotope and measuring blood levels over 12 weeks.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana and 1 other locations · NCT07139821

• Metabolic phenotypes linked to obesity risk in young infants

  This project will test whether young infants show two different metabolic patterns—'thrifty' or 'flexible'—after feeding human milk and infant formula.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT07096011

• Effects of a Lean Pork Diet on Heart Health in Perimenopausal Women

  This study tests if a diet high in lean pork can improve heart health and reduce hot flashes in overweight and obese women going through menopause compared to a plant-based diet.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT06976112

• Observational study on obesity prevention in Louisiana families

  This study follows Louisiana families to see how different habits and programs can help prevent obesity in children over time.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT06849206

• Examining the gut microbiome in women with early triple-negative breast cancer receiving immunotherapy

  This study is testing how the gut bacteria of overweight or obese women with early triple-negative breast cancer affects their response to a specific immunotherapy treatment.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT06318507

• Testing body weight regulation models through fasting and refeeding

  This study is trying to see how fasting and eating again affects body weight in people who are underweight or overweight.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT06309576

• Effects of diet on sperm DNA changes in men

  This study tests how eating a high-fat diet affects the DNA in sperm of healthy men aged 20-35 to see if it relates to obesity and metabolic health.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT06252922

• Assessing the needs of collegiate athletes

  This study is trying to find out what physical and mental health support college athletes need during and after their sports careers.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT06213350

• Improving health and readiness for military pre-recruits

  This study is testing ways to improve the health and readiness of young people in the Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program by focusing on nutrition, fitness, sleep, and mental health as they prepare to join the Army.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT06212063

• A program to enhance resilience in military personnel

  This study is testing a new training app designed to help military personnel build mental strength and improve their overall well-being.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT06205186

• Dietary approaches to improve asthma control

  This study is testing whether different diets can help adults with asthma breathe better and manage their symptoms.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT06151405

• Analyzing breath to understand malnutrition

  This study is testing if certain breath markers can help us understand malnutrition in people by looking at how they change with different diets.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT06115148

• Impact of Eating Duration on Cardiovascular Risk in Short Sleepers

  This study is testing if changing the eating hours of people who sleep less than 6.5 hours a night can improve their heart and metabolic health.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT06070194

• Examining brown fat and energy use in newborns

  This study looks at how brown fat develops in newborns and how it affects their energy use, to see if certain factors can help reduce the risk of obesity later on.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT05517967

• Evaluating weight loss through low oxygen exposure

  This study tests if sleeping in low oxygen conditions can help adults with obesity lose weight while they follow a calorie-restricted diet.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT05289310

• Exercise to Reduce Alzheimer's Risk in Older African Americans

  This study is testing if a structured exercise program can help older African American adults lower their risk of Alzheimer's disease and improve their brain health.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT04956549

• Examining how fat tissue expands during overeating

  This study is testing how fat tissue in the body changes when people overeat for a short time to see how it affects their overall health, especially regarding obesity and metabolic issues.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT04583514

• Exercise to reduce Alzheimer's risk in older African Americans

  This study is testing if a special exercise program can help older African American adults at risk for Alzheimer's improve their memory and brain health.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT03890861

• Measuring energy metabolism in infants

  This study is testing a new way to measure how much energy healthy newborns use in their first three months to better understand their growth and metabolism.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT02683473

• Long-term health behavior and problem tracking at Pennington Center

  This study is trying to see how health habits and problems change over time by tracking volunteers at the Pennington Center.

  Recruiting Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · NCT00959270

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by Pennington Biomedical Research Center are recruiting right now?

27, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

All of them have sites in United States. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 4: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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