MOTIVATION

This study tests three types of talk therapy to help autistic teens and young adults (ages 16-25) feel more motivated to complete daily living skills, like chores or self-care. Each participant picks a goal and brings a trusted person (like a family member or friend) to support t…

This study tests a fast form of brain stimulation (rTMS) to help people who feel apathetic after a stroke. Apathy means losing motivation and interest in daily life. The treatment targets a brain area linked to motivation and is given over a short period. The goal is to see if it…

This study looks at whether mothers who believe common myths about breastfeeding are less motivated to breastfeed. Researchers will survey 191 mothers with infants aged 0-6 months to measure their beliefs and motivation. The goal is to understand how false ideas, like "colostrum …

This 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…

This study explores how severe sleep deprivation in the first two days after childbirth impacts a mother's motivation to breastfeed and how well breastfeeding goes. Researchers will follow 167 new mothers, measuring their sleep quality, breastfeeding drive, and feeding success us…

This study looks at how blood sugar levels influence your motivation to be active or to rest. Researchers will give 40 healthy adults a drink (either with or without sugar) and then have them exercise. By measuring their desire to move or rest afterward, the team hopes to underst…

This 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 hunt game inside an MRI scanner. The goal is to understand the brain activity behind learning and remembering, not to treat any…