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
- NCT06212219Recruiting
EEG brain training to help arm recovery after stroke
This study tests whether a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can improve arm movement in people who recently had a stroke. It uses an EEG cap to measure your brain activity while you do arm exercises, helping you relearn how to move your affected arm.
ToulouseAges 18–99 - NCT06244888RecruitingPhase 2
Using new strategies to help maintain weight loss
This study tests a method to help people who have already lost weight keep it off. It uses a control systems engineering approach to provide personalized support.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–70 - NCT06274112Recruiting
Using brain stimulation to understand social motivation in depression or social anxiety
This study uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, to explore how the brain processes social motivation in people with major depressive disorder or social anxiety disorder. Understanding these brain processes could help develop new treatments for social avoidance.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 25–50 - NCT06307977Recruiting
Couples counseling to reduce drug use and HIV risk
This study tests a couple-focused counseling approach to help male couples reduce drug use and lower the risk of HIV. You and your partner would join sessions together to talk about safer choices and support each other.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–55 - NCT06311838Recruiting
Preventing opioid use among homeless youth
This study tests a program to help homeless youth build social connections and find stable housing to prevent opioid use. It will be conducted by Ohio State University.
Columbus, OhioAges 14–24 - NCT06330844Recruiting
Stress & memory support for Black and Hispanic older adults
This research study tests a new program that combines help for stress caused by racism with memory training for people with mild cognitive impairment. It may help Black and Hispanic/Latine older adults find ways to cope and improve thinking skills.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 65 years+ - NCT06445140Recruiting
Motivation for physical activity and nutrition in older cancer patients
This study looks at what motivates older adults with cancer to be more active and eat well. It uses a digital platform to help track your progress.
MontpellierAges 70 years+ - NCT06484179Recruiting
Self-help program to quit smoking after cancer diagnosis
This study tests a self-help program designed to help people recently diagnosed with certain cancers quit smoking. The program is customized based on the type of cancer you have, and aims to boost your motivation to stop smoking.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT06484621Recruiting
Preventing weight regain after weight loss surgery with exercise
This study looks at whether increased physical activity can help prevent weight regain after weight loss surgery. It is for people who had gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy in the last 6–20 months and have regained less than 10% of their lost weight.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18–64 - NCT06494891RecruitingPhase 2
Understanding motivation for IV alcohol drinking
This study looks at why people with alcohol use disorder choose to drink alcohol given through an IV. The goal is to better understand the motivation behind drinking, which could help improve treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21–65 - NCT06499051Recruiting
Study of French sexual offenders in legal care
This study looks at the health and background of people in France who have committed sexual offenses and are involved with the legal system. The goal is to better understand their needs and how to help them.
BronAges 18 years+ - NCT06534463Recruiting
MZL patient registry study
This study is a registry that collects information on Chinese patients with marginal zone lymphoma. It helps doctors learn more about how MZL behaves and how it is treated.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 14 years+ - NCT06598397RecruitingPhase 4
Quit smoking help for people with HIV in NYC
This study is testing different ways to help people with HIV quit smoking. It combines medication, coaching, and text messages to find the most affordable and effective support.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06687447Recruiting
Helping new moms with milk supply and breastfeeding confidence
This study tests two methods to help first-time mothers who had a C-section feel more confident about their milk supply, reduce anxiety and fatigue, and improve breastfeeding motivation. It compares different ways to support moms after childbirth.
GiresunAges 18 years+ - NCT06705712Recruiting
Exercise, fertility, and pregnancy loss in couples trying to conceive
This study looks at how physical activity affects a couple's chances of getting pregnant and the risk of early pregnancy loss. If you are a woman with a male partner and just starting to try for a baby, this trial may help you understand how your activity levels relate to fertility.
AarhusAges 18–49 - NCT06722755Recruiting
CPAP for Sleep Apnea After Stroke
This study tests whether using a CPAP machine (a device that helps you breathe while sleeping) can improve recovery after a recent stroke or brain bleed. You may join if you had a stroke in the past month and are not already using CPAP.
Downey, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06728774Recruiting
Cognitive rehab for veterans with depression and memory problems
This trial tests a cognitive rehabilitation program for veterans who have depression (MDD) and are experiencing trouble with memory, attention, or thinking. The goal is to see if the program can improve these cognitive issues.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT06738381Recruiting
Digital prevention program after heart attack or stroke
This trial tests a digital program (using a smartphone or tablet) to help prevent another heart attack or stroke. It is for people who have already had a heart-related event or have known artery plaque buildup.
Drammen, BuskerudAges 18 years+ - NCT06740318Recruiting
Reversing liver damage in alcohol-related hepatitis
This trial studies whether people with alcohol-related hepatitis can see their liver function improve. It looks at patients whose diagnosis is supported by blood tests and imaging, and excludes those with liver cancer.
HvidovreAges 18 years+ - NCT06771843Recruiting
Helping men with HIV reduce drinking and improve HIV prevention
This study tests whether helping men with HIV who also drink heavily can lower their alcohol use and improve how well HIV treatment works to prevent passing the virus to others. It's for men living in fishing communities in Uganda.
KampalaAges 18 years+ - NCT06810310RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin for motivation in opioid use disorder
This study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) can help people with opioid use disorder stay motivated in recovery. It uses brain scans to see how psilocybin affects brain areas linked to motivation.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–60 - NCT06859749Recruiting
Educational escape game for elderly care students
This trial tests if playing an educational escape game can improve motivation, academic self-confidence, and test scores for students in an elderly care program. If you haven't taken two specific elderly care courses yet, you may be able to join.
MuşAges 18–50 - NCT06866496Recruiting
Better remission in alcohol-related liver cirrhosis
This trial tests if an optimized treatment plan can improve remission in people with liver cirrhosis caused by alcohol. It aims to help patients achieve better health outcomes.
Hvidovre, Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06932887RecruitingPhase 3
Walking to reduce arthritis pain
This study tests a walking program to help reduce pain from osteoarthritis. It is designed for people with arthritis in their hips, knees, feet, or spine.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 45 years+
Hear when a new Motivation trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
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.