Clinical trials
Motivation clinical trials
Below are recruiting motivation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 170 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06114732Recruiting
Walking improvement study for leg pain from PAD
This study tests if a combination of a behavioral program and electrical stimulation (TENS) can help people with peripheral artery disease walk farther with less pain. It aims to boost physical activity and quality of life.
Glasgow, LanarkshireAges 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 - 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 - NCT06517342Recruiting
Using a health app for low back pain
This study looks at what helps or stops people with chronic low back pain from using a smartphone app to become more active. It aims to find ways to make it easier for you to stay active.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT06257433Recruiting
Brain activity during information seeking in healthy adults
This study looks at how your brain responds when you look for information. You will have an MRI scan while doing simple tasks, which may help researchers understand how the brain works.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–45 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06334666Enrolling by invitation
Step counting for fatty liver disease management
This trial tests if using a pedometer to track daily steps can help people with a type of fatty liver disease (called MASLD) become more active and improve their health. It may be a good fit if you are not already very active and want to try a simple way to manage your condition.
Bangkoknoi, BangkokAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06288438Recruiting
Tele-rehab program for veterans with multiple health issues
This trial tests a video-based rehabilitation program designed to help veterans manage multiple chronic conditions and improve physical function at home. It may be a good fit if you're a veteran aged 60+ with several health problems and trouble with daily activities like standing from a chair.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 60 years+ - NCT06261398Recruiting
Better pregnancy outcomes with text support
This trial uses text messages and education to help improve pregnancy outcomes for women who are less than 21 weeks pregnant. It's designed for patients receiving care at certain Ohio State University clinics.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06234371Enrolling by invitation
Financial rewards for veterans finishing therapy
This trial tests whether offering money helps veterans stick with their counseling sessions. If you're a veteran in individual therapy, you may be able to earn financial incentives for completing your treatment.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06193252Recruiting
Exercising to slow Parkinson's in iRBD
This study tests whether a specific amount of exercise can slow the development of Parkinson's disease in people who have a sleep condition called iRBD. If you have iRBD and are not very active, researchers will help you start a personalized exercise program and track your progress with a smartphone app.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 50 years+ - 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 18–24 - NCT06111040Recruiting
Parenting study for food-driven young children
This study tests a program to help parents handle feeding their 4- or 5-year-old child who is very motivated by food. It aims to support healthy eating habits.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 4–5 - NCT06127784Recruiting
Survivorship program for head and neck cancer follow-up
This trial tests a new program to help people who finished treatment for head and neck cancer stay on track with follow-up care. You may be able to join if you completed treatment 3 to 6 months ago and your cancer has not spread.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for motivation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 170 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.