Clinical trials
Motivation clinical trials
Below are recruiting motivation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 173 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07255183Recruiting
Glucose and motivation study
This study looks at how blood sugar levels affect motivation to work for a reward. Healthy volunteers will complete tasks to see how their body responds.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18–45 - NCT07271953Recruiting
Help for new moms to stay smoke-free after pregnancy
This trial tests if motivational interviews and a digital game can help women who quit smoking early in pregnancy avoid restarting after giving birth. You will receive support through counseling and a game to stay smoke-free.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT06931067Recruiting
Exercise program to prevent falls in older adults
This study tests an exercise program called OTAGO, combined with motivational interviewing, to help older adults at high risk for falling improve their balance and strength. If you are 60 or older, have had a fall or worry about falling, and have some difficulty walking or moving around, this trial may be a good fit for you.
Portland, OregonAges 60–120 - NCT07238998Recruiting
App to help high-risk drinkers reduce alcohol use
This study tests a mobile app that uses motivational interviewing to help high-risk drinkers reduce their alcohol consumption. You may be eligible if you want to cut back on drinking and use an Android phone.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19–59 - NCT06637436Recruiting
PrEP motivation help for men who use meth
This study tests two ways to help men who were assigned male at birth and use methamphetamine stay motivated to start PrEP, a medicine that prevents HIV. You may join if you are HIV-negative or don't know your status and haven't taken PrEP recently.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07413185Recruiting
Sleep loss, breastfeeding motivation, and success in new mothers
This study looks at how sleep loss in the first two days after childbirth affects new mothers' desire to breastfeed and how well breastfeeding goes. If you've just had a baby and have begun breastfeeding within 48 hours, this research may help understand your experience.
Istanbul, AltunizadeAges 18 years+ - NCT07205458Recruiting
Web-based education to help first-time fathers support breastfeeding
This trial tests whether a web-based education program can help first-time fathers support their partners with breastfeeding. The program is designed to increase fathers' knowledge, motivation, and skills.
SakaryaAges 19 years+ - NCT07171164Recruiting
Community-based ways to boost RSV vaccine use in Latino adults
This study looks at community-based ways to help Latino adults ages 50 and older in San Francisco and Daly City get the RSV vaccine. The goal is to learn what works best to increase vaccination rates.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07059078Recruiting
Talk therapy with or without mindfulness for teen drinking
This study tests whether a brief talk therapy session, sometimes combined with mindfulness exercises, can help teens reduce alcohol use. It is designed for teens who get care at Johns Hopkins and already drink alcohol at least once a month.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 12–17 - NCT04885569Recruiting
Therapy program to help prevent relapse in substance use
This trial tests a culturally adapted therapy combining motivational interviewing, CBT (talk-based skills therapy), and mindfulness to help people avoid relapse after detox. It may help you build coping tools and stay engaged in treatment.
LahoreAges 18 years+ - NCT05065151Recruiting
Studying motivation in Parkinson’s using brain stimulation recordings
This study looks at what drives motivation in people with Parkinson’s disease (or dystonia) by using recordings from an implanted brain stimulation device. It may help researchers understand brain signals behind motivation and improve future treatments.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05220202Recruiting
Program for older vets with pain and depression
This trial tests a non-medicine (non-pharmacologic) home program to help older Veterans manage musculoskeletal pain and depressive symptoms at the same time. You may be assigned to one of two approaches, and you’ll need to be able to take part from home.
Dallas, TexasAges 60–99 - NCT05420051Recruiting
Program to boost happiness and emotional well-being in type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether a support program using messages and coaching can improve emotional well-being and happiness for people with type 2 diabetes. It may also encourage healthier activity, especially if you’re currently not very active.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05489068Recruiting
Motivational interviewing approach for people starting addiction treatment
This study compares two ways of having conversations when you begin outpatient addiction treatment. It tests whether a motivational interviewing style at intake improves your engagement and involvement in your care.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18 years+ - NCT05800899Recruiting
Brief counseling program for alcohol-related injuries in Latinxs
This trial tests a culturally tailored, short counseling session for people who are Latinx and have alcohol-related injuries. It aims to reduce health disparities by helping improve treatment access and outcomes after an injury.
El Paso, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05805397Recruiting
Motivation skills training for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
This study tests whether “Motivation Skills Training” can help people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. It’s for people who are stable on treatment and can participate in English-speaking sessions.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06047353Recruiting
Helping people with sleep apnea try PAP therapy for the first time
This study tests whether health advocates can help people with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea start using a PAP machine. If you've never used a PAP or other sleep apnea treatment before, this trial may help you get support and guidance.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–100 - NCT06214520Recruiting
App and AI support for managing type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether a smartphone app and smartwatch can help you better manage your type 2 diabetes. You'll get motivational support and an AI coach to guide your care.
SingaporeAges 21–100 - NCT06446349Recruiting
Helping reduce long-term use of benzodiazepine or Z-drugs
This study tests whether a brief motivational interview can help people safely reduce or stop taking benzodiazepines or Z-drugs (like sleeping pills or anxiety meds) they have used daily for at least 6 months. It aims to support patients in trying to lower their dose with their doctor's guidance.
AnnonayAges 18 years+ - NCT06513819RecruitingPhase 1
HIV and Alcohol Study for People on Multiple Medications
This study looks at how alcohol use affects people with HIV who take multiple medications, including certain brain or nerve drugs. It aims to find safer ways to manage their health.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 50 years+ - NCT06668597Recruiting
Sleep apnea education and motivation program
This trial tests an educational program to help people with sleep apnea start using CPAP at home. The program is designed to motivate and guide you through the process of adapting to CPAP therapy.
Milan, MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06681792Recruiting
Climate change workshops for 12-13 year olds
This trial tests if workshops about climate change can help students understand and deal with it. It's for 12-13 year olds at a specific school.
KonyaAges 12–13 - NCT06742645Recruiting
Brief Motivational Interviewing in Community Health Centers
This trial tests brief motivational interviewing — a supportive conversation style — to help patients starting care at community health centers make healthy changes. It is for adults living in the Bologna area who are visiting certain specialty clinics for the first time.
Bologna, ITAges 18 years+ - NCT06783582Recruiting
Motivational interviewing by phone for COPD support
This study tests whether motivational interviewing (a supportive talk therapy) via smartphone can help people with COPD manage their condition better. You would have online interview sessions to help you stay motivated and improve your breathing health.
ErzurumAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for motivation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 173 recruiting motivation studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a motivation trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a motivation trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.