Scientists zap brains to unlock the secrets of motivation

NCT ID NCT07251816

First seen Dec 11, 2025 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This study looks at how the brain decides whether to work hard for a reward. Researchers will use safe, non-invasive brain stimulation on 204 healthy adults aged 18-40 to see how brain connections influence motivation. The goal is to understand the brain circuits behind effort, which could help develop treatments for apathy in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Equipe ImpAct CRNL, INSERM U1028 CNRS UMR 5292

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    Bron, 69500, France

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