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New study aims to spark motivation for daily chores in autistic youth
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether talk therapy can help autistic teens and young adults (ages 16-25) feel more motivated to do daily tasks like chores or hygiene. Researchers compare three approaches: focusing on personal values, using rewards, or a mix of both. Each participant brings a …
Matched conditions: MOTIVATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New brain zapping technique could reignite motivation in stroke survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a fast form of brain stimulation (accelerated rTMS) can safely improve apathy—loss of motivation and withdrawal—in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. About 40 adults aged 40+ will receive either real or fake stimulation to a brain area linked …
Matched conditions: MOTIVATION
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:15 UTC
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Treasure hunt in the brain: scientists watch memory form
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how parts of the brain work together when people actively seek information and form memories. 80 healthy adults will play a treasure chest game inside an MRI scanner. The goal is to understand brain activity during learning and memory, not to treat any disease…
Matched conditions: MOTIVATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Temple University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:45 UTC
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Brain zapping study seeks to unlock the secrets of motivation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how different parts of the brain work together when people decide whether to put in effort for a reward. Researchers will use safe, non-invasive brain stimulation and brain scans in 204 healthy adults aged 18-40. The goal is to understand the brain circuits be…
Matched conditions: MOTIVATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Sleepless nights may hurt breastfeeding success, new study finds
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores how severe sleep deprivation in the first two days after childbirth relates to a mother's motivation to breastfeed and how well breastfeeding goes. Researchers will measure sleep problems, breastfeeding motivation, and breastfeeding success in 167 new mothers.…
Matched conditions: MOTIVATION
Sponsor: Acibadem University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:43 UTC
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Breastfeeding myths may lower Moms' motivation, new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether mothers who believe common myths about breastfeeding are less motivated to breastfeed. About 191 mothers with babies aged 0-6 months will answer surveys about their beliefs and motivation. The goal is to understand how false ideas, like 'colostrum shou…
Matched conditions: MOTIVATION
Sponsor: Acibadem University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can a drink boost your drive? scientists test link between blood sugar and motivation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how blood sugar levels affect a person's motivation. Researchers will measure motivation in healthy volunteers after they exercise and consume different beverages. The goal is to learn more about the basic connection between the body's energy and the…
Matched conditions: MOTIVATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of South Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC