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Motivation

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14 US clinical trials · 6 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING NA 190 participants

MRI Neurofeedback and Brain Circuits Related to Motivation in Healthy Participants

Duke University

NCT05929898

RECRUITING NA 180 participants

Motivation for Daily Living Skills

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

NCT07159308

RECRUITING NA 80 participants

InformationSeekingMesolimbicEngagementStudy2

Temple University

NCT06257433

RECRUITING NA 70 participants

Understanding Motivation in Parkinson's Patients Through Neurophysiology

University of California, San Francis

NCT05065151

RECRUITING NA 40 participants

Glucose and Motivation States

University of South Florida

NCT07255183

RECRUITING Phase 1 40 participants

Accelerated rTMS vs. Sham for Stroke Apathy

Medical University of South Carolina

NCT07113067

COMPLETED Phase 4 517 participants

Identifying Treatments to Motivate Smokers to Quit

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT01122238

COMPLETED NA 309 participants

Community-based Intervention Effects on Older Adults' Physical Activity

University of Minnesota

NCT03326141

COMPLETED NA 182 participants

Accelerometer-linked Online Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in Adolescents

HopeLab Foundation

NCT02425384

COMPLETED NA 140 participants

Efficacy of the Tony Robbins Rapid Planning Method (RPM)

Applied Science & Performance Institute

NCT06539949

COMPLETED NA 36 participants

Stroke and CPAP Outcome Study 3

University of Washington

NCT06029959

COMPLETED 30 participants

Responses to Physical Activity Messages Among Midlife Adults

Rowan University

NCT04711512

COMPLETED Phase 1 14 participants

Accelerated rTMS for Post-Stroke Apathy

Medical University of South Carolina

NCT05878457

COMPLETED NA 14 participants

ARCH II Study (Alcohol Research Center on HIV Study II)

University of Florida

NCT02563574

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 2
Phase 4 1

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Motivation Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 14 US studies indexed under Motivation, and 6 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 43% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Motivation shows 1 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 2 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Motivation is led by Medical University of South Carolina with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 14 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Motivation?

PlainTrial tracks 14 US clinical trials for Motivation, of which 6 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Motivation?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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