Clinical trials
Hand clinical trials
Below are recruiting hand clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 256 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06688890Recruiting
Study of a new hand preparation method for surgery
This trial tests a new solution called Sorbectol for cleaning hands before surgery. It aims to find a better way to prepare hands to reduce infection risk.
MadridAges 18–75 - NCT07026747Recruiting
Core exercises for hand injury recovery
This study tests whether special core strengthening exercises can help men recover better after a serious hand injury. It aims to improve hand function and reduce pain.
IstanbulAges 20–50 - NCT04979078Recruiting
Light therapy to ease chemotherapy hand-foot skin reaction
This study tests whether a light-based therapy (photobiomodulation) can reduce pain and skin irritation from hand-foot syndrome/hand-foot skin reaction in people getting chemotherapy or targeted medicines. It may help you heal sooner and feel more comfortable while treatment continues.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07633821Recruiting
3D-Printed Hand Brace for Daily Living Support
This trial tests a custom 3D-printed hand brace (orthosis) designed to help you use your hand better in everyday activities. You would wear it regularly to see if it improves your ability to do daily tasks like eating, dressing, or writing.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07533214Enrolling by invitation
Left-Handed Endoscopic Mitral Surgery Training Program
This trial tests a specialized training program designed specifically for left-handed surgeons learning minimally invasive heart valve surgery. The goal is to help left-handed surgeons develop the precise hand skills needed to perform these delicate procedures using specially adapted equipment and techniques.
PortugalAges Any age - NCT07492940Recruiting
Comparing perineal protection methods during childbirth
This trial compares two techniques (hands-on vs hands-off) used by midwives to protect the perineum during vaginal birth. The goal is to see which method reduces the risk of tears and helps you recover better.
Vicenza, VicenzaAges 18 years+ - NCT07329400Recruiting
Turkish version of hand burn recovery questionnaire
This study is testing a Turkish version of a questionnaire that measures how people recover from hand burns. It helps doctors understand your recovery and improve care for other burn survivors.
Konya, MeramAges 18 years+ - NCT07291492Recruiting
Health literacy and recovery in hand and forearm injuries
This study looks at how health literacy affects recovery after hand and forearm injuries. It may help understand if better health knowledge leads to better functional outcomes.
DenizliAges 18–65 - NCT06927284Recruiting
Thinking and robotic glove training for hand function after stroke
This trial tests if combining a soft robotic glove with thinking-based hand exercises helps stroke survivors regain hand movement better than exercises alone. If you had your first stroke 6 to 12 weeks ago and have some arm weakness, this study might be a fit.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT07792655Recruiting
Hand therapy at home after stroke
This study tests a therapy program done at home using video calls to help improve hand function after a stroke. It may help you regain better use of your hand if you had a stroke at least 6 months ago.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 40–75 - NCT05740605Recruiting
Testing an at-home therapy program for bilateral cerebral palsy
This trial tests an at-home intervention (called HABIT-ILE) for children with bilateral cerebral palsy, delivered over two weeks. It aims to see whether home-based therapy and assessments help children function better and whether families can follow the program.
BrusselsAges 5–18 - NCT05727111Recruiting
Home therapy program for people with long-term stroke
This trial tests a structured therapy program done at home to help with movement after chronic stroke. It may help if you have lasting arm/hand problems and can follow simple instructions with a caregiver’s daily support.
BrusselsAges 18–100 - NCT07784530Recruiting
Hand and Eye Dominance in Volleyball Players
This study looks at how being right- or left-handed affects arm skills in volleyball players. It will help understand how your dominant hand and eye work together, which could improve training and performance.
IstanbulAges 18–30 - NCT07692126Recruiting
Neck pain and hand strength: core vs shoulder exercises
This study compares two types of exercises to see which better improves hand grip strength and neck pain. If you have had chronic myofascial neck pain (trigger points) in the upper shoulder muscle for over 6 months, this trial may help find which exercise works best for you.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 25–45 - NCT07659340Recruiting
Virtual reality for hand hygiene habits in Hong Kong students
This trial tests whether using virtual reality can help students keep up good handwashing habits. It's for Hong Kong junior secondary students who want to learn and practice better hand hygiene.
Hong KongAges 12–15 - NCT07633769Recruiting
Virtual Reality Therapy for Hand and Wrist Injuries
This study tests whether using virtual reality (immersive computer simulations) during rehabilitation can help you recover better after a traumatic hand or wrist injury. The goal is to see if this approach improves how well your hand works and feels after healing.
MálagaAges 18–75 - NCT07629011Recruiting
Mental imagery and robotic hand training after stroke
This trial tests whether combining mental imagery practice with a robotic hand device can help improve hand function in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. The robotic hand reads signals from your arm muscles to help you practice controlled movements.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–70 - NCT07607145Recruiting
Improving Mental Health Care in VA Hospitals
This study helps VA hospital mental health workers and quality improvement staff test new ways to deliver care on inpatient mental health units. It focuses on making acute mental health care safer and more effective.
Hines, IllinoisAges 18–90 - NCT07438522Recruiting
Hand strength exercises for female badminton players
This trial tests two types of hand strengthening exercises (isometric and isotonic) in female competitive badminton players. It aims to see which approach better improves hand and grip performance, which can help with racquet control and power.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–30 - NCT07421323Recruiting
Hand cleaning study for premature babies in the NICU
This study tests if a special hand-cleaning method using chlorhexidine and alcohol can help prevent infections in premature babies (born before 37 weeks) in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU). It aims to see if this cleaning approach is better than the usual method for keeping babies safe from hospital-acquired infections.
AlexandriaAges 6 hours–1 day - NCT07400939Recruiting
Brain stimulation and hand movement training for stroke recovery
This trial tests if combining brain stimulation with watching hand movements can improve hand function in people who had a stroke 6 to 24 months ago. It may help you regain better use of your affected hand.
Kota Kinabalu, SabahAges 18–59 - NCT07282938Recruiting
Robot hand and electrical stimulation for hand function after stroke
This test combines a soft robotic hand and electrical stimulation to help improve hand movement in people recovering from a stroke. It may benefit stroke survivors who have some ability to extend their fingers and are in the early months of recovery.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–65 - NCT07280026Recruiting
Hand hygiene training with augmented reality for health students and staff
This trial tests if an augmented reality system can improve how health students and hospital staff learn proper handwashing. You'll use the system during one training session and have your handwashing checked before and after.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06756867Enrolling by invitation
Hand massage with violet oil for itching in hemodialysis patients
This study tests if a gentle hand massage using violet oil can help reduce itching and improve quality of life for people on hemodialysis. It is for patients who have been on dialysis for at least 6 months and have bothersome itching.
Kayseri, KayseriAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hand?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 256 recruiting hand 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 hand 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 hand 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.