Clinical trials
Motivational Interviewing clinical trials
Below are recruiting motivational interviewing clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 68 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07747025Recruiting
Nurse-led talks to help control blood pressure
This study tests whether talking with a nurse can help you manage your blood pressure better. You'll have support from a family member and learn ways to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range.
SimavAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06344663Recruiting
Motivational interviewing for low breast milk supply in new mothers
This study tests if talking with a counselor (motivational interviewing) can help new mothers who feel they don't have enough breast milk. You may join if this is your first baby, you deliver vaginally, and you're only breastfeeding but worried about your milk supply.
Kahramanmaraş, OnikişubatAges 18–60 - NCT06345196Recruiting
Motivational Interviewing for Type 2 Diabetes
This study is testing whether motivational interviewing (a type of counseling that helps you set goals and make changes) can improve blood sugar control for people with Type 2 Diabetes. You may be eligible if your recent HbA1C levels are higher than normal.
YozgatAges 18–85 - NCT06713109Enrolling by invitation
Breastfeeding help with motivational counseling
This study tests if motivational counseling can reduce breastfeeding problems and anxiety. It offers support to mothers who are having trouble breastfeeding.
Istanbul, tuzlaAges Any age - NCT06733662Recruiting
Motivational interviewing education for COPD patients
This study tests whether a special education program (using motivational interviewing) can help people with COPD stick to their treatment plan and take better care of themselves. It's for people who are stable and not in the middle of a flare-up.
KahramanmaraşAges 18 years+ - NCT06618755Recruiting
Staying sober after detox: a coaching study
This study tests if motivational interviews after hospital detox help people with alcohol use disorder stay completely sober for one year. It might help you if you are committed to full abstinence and have a phone available.
MontpellierAges 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+ - NCT07585838Enrolling by invitation
Hope-Focused Counseling During Cancer Radiation Treatment
This study tests whether motivational interviews—supportive conversations focused on hope and positive thinking—help cancer patients cope better while receiving radiation therapy. The goal is to improve emotional well-being and treatment outcomes for newly diagnosed patients.
Bartın, BartınAges 18–65 - NCT07639736Recruiting
Teen helpline motivational interviewing study
This study tests if training teen helpline volunteers in motivational interviewing helps them better support other teens who text in for help. If you are a teen helpline volunteer or a teen who has used a helpline, you may be able to join.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 13 years+ - NCT04673565Enrolling by invitation
Coaching new hearing-aid users to use them more
This study tests whether motivational interviewing (a supportive coaching conversation) can help people who are new to hearing aids wear and use them more successfully. It uses online questionnaires to understand hearing-aid use and comfort.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07364773Recruiting
Motivational interviewing to boost rehab in spinal cord injury
This study looks at whether motivational interviewing—a supportive conversation style—can help patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) participate more fully in their rehab therapy. If you are an adult with SCI receiving inpatient rehab at certain hospitals, you may be able to join.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 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+ - NCT06909734Recruiting
Trauma-informed support for people with leprosy
This study tests a counseling approach that combines trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing to help people with leprosy deal with physical, emotional, or social challenges. It aims to improve well-being in rural communities.
AlexandriaAges 25–65 - 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 - 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+ - NCT07767812Recruiting
Motivational interviewing for knee osteoarthritis pain
This study tests whether talking with a counselor (motivational interviewing) helps people with knee osteoarthritis feel more confident in managing their pain and become more physically active. It may help you feel better and move more easily.
Afyonkarahisar, TürkiyeAges 40 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT07060638RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for severe alcoholic hepatitis
This trial tests a combination of treatments for people with severe alcohol-related liver disease (alcoholic hepatitis) that has not responded to standard care. The goal is to improve liver function and help you stop drinking.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–70 - NCT07351214Enrolling by invitation
Mindfulness support for weight regain after slimming surgery
This trial tests if motivational interviewing combined with mindfulness can help patients manage weight regain after weight loss surgery. You may qualify if you regained weight at least 6 months after surgery.
AnkaraAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for motivational interviewing?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 68 recruiting motivational interviewing 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 motivational interviewing 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 motivational interviewing 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.