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
- NCT07042152Recruiting
Wearable device and coaching to improve arm use after stroke
This study tests whether a wearable device that tracks arm movement, plus coaching to use your weaker arm more, can help you recover better after a stroke. It's for people who are at least 6 months past their stroke and have some arm weakness but can still use their hand.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18–84 - NCT06033599RecruitingPhase 3
Mindfulness and motivation to quit smoking while on methadone
This study combines counseling (motivational interviewing) with mindfulness training (like guided exercises) to help people on methadone quit smoking. It tests if adding mindfulness can make it easier to stop smoking and stay quit.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07461428Enrolling by invitation
Breastfeeding education for first-time moms
This study tests a special breastfeeding education program (called Hypnobreastfeeding) for first-time moms. It aims to help you feel more confident and prepared to breastfeed your baby, using easy-to-understand lessons that fit your schedule.
Ankara, EsenboğaAges 18 years+ - NCT07415707Recruiting
Reducing alcohol and taking probiotics for brain health in older adults
This study tests whether cutting back on alcohol and taking probiotics can improve memory and thinking in older adults who are heavy drinkers. If you are interested in drinking less, you may be able to join.
Miami, FloridaAges 65–84 - NCT07381868Recruiting
Social media support group for women who drink
This study tests whether a private social media support group can help women cut back on risky drinking. It's for women who drink more than they'd like and want to try a supportive online group.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06661031Enrolling by invitation
Cannabis use help for young adults via phone app
This study tests a new program that combines telehealth coaching and a smartphone app to help young adults who use cannabis a lot to cut back or quit. If you are a patient at certain Boston clinics and use cannabis on most days, this study might be a good fit for you.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–26 - NCT07218471Recruiting
Cannabis reduction study for heavy users
This study tests if helping people reduce heavy cannabis use improves daily life. It's for adults with cannabis use disorder who want to cut back.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06535139Recruiting
HPV Vaccine Study for Rural Kids 8 to 12
This study aims to help prevent HPV-related cancers by increasing HPV vaccination rates in rural areas. It is for parents of 8- to 12-year-olds who have not yet completed the two-dose HPV vaccine series.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 8–99 - NCT06745050Recruiting
Motivation Matters! study for HIV treatment
This study tests a program called Motivation Matters! to help people with HIV who have traded sex for things they need get started on HIV medication and stay healthy. It uses text messages to support you.
NairobiAges 18 years+ - NCT07014124Recruiting
Helping smoking fathers quit for their sick child
This study tests whether helping smoking fathers quit can improve their child's health. You and your child will get support through a messaging app, and the child will provide saliva samples.
Hong Kong, PokfulamAges 18 years+ - NCT06670001Recruiting
Increasing daily steps in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
This study tests if simple rewards and reminders on a smartphone can help people with a certain type of heart failure (HFpEF) become more physically active. The goal is to see if increasing daily steps improves their health and well-being.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07261722Recruiting
Navy Buddy Program to Reduce Risky Drinking and Sexual Violence
This study tests whether a program that helps Navy buddies support each other can reduce risky drinking and sexual violence. You and a friend who also serves would join together.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18–24 - NCT06115252Recruiting
Brain scan study for young adults responding to programs
This study uses brain scans and follow-up surveys to understand how young adults respond to programs. It may help if you are a right-handed young adult without a history of brain injury or certain mental health conditions.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–19 - NCT05846841Recruiting
Personalized quit-smoking support in primary care
This study tests a personalized tobacco (smoking) treatment plan delivered in primary care to help reduce cravings and smoking. It may help you quit or smoke less using options like nicotine patches/lozenges or varenicline, chosen to fit your needs.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07339150Recruiting
App to reduce alcohol and marijuana use in college students
This trial tests a mobile app designed to help college students reduce their drinking and marijuana use. If you're a student who has had alcohol in the last 90 days, this may be a way to get support.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18–26 - NCT07637630Recruiting
HPV Vaccine Education for Vietnamese American Parents
This study helps parents in the Vietnamese American community learn about the HPV vaccine, which prevents certain cancers. Researchers will work with you to understand what information helps families decide about vaccinating their children.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07157540Enrolling by invitation
Testing Cann'App for cannabis harm reduction
This study is testing a smartphone app called Cann'App to help people who use cannabis reduce related harms. It's only for people who are already in a larger cannabis study in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Lausanne, Vaud CantonAges 18 years+ - NCT07593677Recruiting
Text Messages to Help You Move More
This study tests whether personalized text messages can motivate adults to exercise more. You'll receive encouraging texts over 6 months and track your activity to see if texting helps you stay active.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 40 years+ - NCT07527871Enrolling by invitation
Emergency care screening and counseling for substance use prevention
This study tests whether screening patients in the emergency department for substance use, followed by a brief counseling session, can help prevent substance use problems and overdoses. You would be asked about your substance use and receive supportive counseling by phone or video.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT04430257Recruiting
PrEP for people at higher risk of HIV
This study checks whether taking HIV prevention medicine called PrEP can help protect people who are not living with HIV but have recent risk of HIV exposure. You may qualify if you have ongoing risk and are not already taking PrEP.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04636879Recruiting
Testing dry needling for neck pain expectations
This study looks at how people’s expectations and experiences relate to treatment with dry needling for neck pain. It may help researchers understand who benefits most from this therapy for upper trapezius muscle pain.
Alcalá de Henares, MadridAges 18–65 - NCT04770025RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation with therapy for risky alcohol use
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation device can make standard psychotherapy work better for people who drink in a risky way. It’s designed for community participants who are not already in alcohol-use treatment.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 21–60 - NCT04848077Recruiting
Smartphone exercise program for early Parkinson’s patients
This trial tests whether a motivating phone-based exercise plan can help people with early-stage Parkinson’s move more safely and consistently. You may qualify if you can walk on your own, understand Dutch, and are fairly inactive right now.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT05143697Recruiting
Coaching program to help young children reduce excess weight
This trial tests a family wellness coaching program using motivational interview counseling and referrals. It may help families support healthier habits for children ages 2 to 8 who have weight above a recommended range.
Pasadena, CaliforniaAges 2–8
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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.