Clinical trials
Hand Functionality clinical trials
Below are recruiting hand functionality clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 50 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06541041Recruiting
Nerve transfer with electrical stimulation for hand function after spinal injury
This trial tests a surgery that moves nerves (nerve transfers) plus gentle electrical stimulation to help people with spinal cord injury regain hand movement. It may be a good fit if you have a C6 or C7 injury and haven't had hand surgery before.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06599307RecruitingPhase 2
Rituximab for thinking and hand function in advanced MS
This trial tests whether the drug rituximab can help people with secondary progressive MS keep their thinking and hand abilities from getting worse. It is for people with more advanced disability.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT06621771Recruiting
Piano therapy for hand recovery after a first stroke
This study tests whether playing the piano (for the first time) can help improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. You would practice piano exercises to regain dexterity and coordination.
Laval, QuebecAges 40–74 - NCT06781047Recruiting
Trunk exercises for teens with cerebral palsy
This study tests whether special exercises focusing on your trunk (core and back) can improve your arm and hand function, as well as your ability to control your body. It is for teens with cerebral palsy who can walk and speak clearly.
Ankara, EtimesgutAges 12–18 - NCT07073248Recruiting
Brain stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This trial uses a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called iTBS to see if it can improve arm and hand movement in people who have had a stroke more than 6 months ago. It might help you regain some function in your weaker arm.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07204067Recruiting
Mirror therapy for hand recovery after recent stroke
This study tests whether mirror therapy—a simple exercise where you watch your unaffected hand move in a mirror to trick your brain—can help improve hand function after a recent stroke. It is for people who have had a stroke within the last month and have weakness on one side of their body.
Malakand, KPKAges 40–55 - NCT07329075Recruiting
Soft robot for hand rehab after stroke
This study tests a soft, wearable robot to help people who had a stroke regain hand and finger movement. It is designed for those whose stroke happened at least 6 months ago, who still have some muscle activity in their hand, and who can sit for short periods.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT02896348Recruiting
Home therapy training for hand function after stroke
This trial tests a physio-and-neuro “platform” to help retrain hand movement at home in people who are at least 6 months out from a stroke. It may help improve hand function and confidence doing daily tasks using an at-home retraining program.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21–80 - NCT04875078Enrolling by invitation
UVA-1 light treatment for hand skin tightness in scleroderma
This study tests whether UVA-1 light sessions can loosen tight skin and improve hand function in people with scleroderma. If you qualify, you would attend UVA-1 treatments twice a week for the study period.
Murray, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT07673354Enrolling by invitation
Spinal cord stimulation at home for hand and arm function in MS
This trial tests if gentle electrical stimulation can help improve hand and arm function in people with multiple sclerosis. You will use a small device at home with support from a caregiver.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–70 - NCT07523503Recruiting
One-sided vs. both-sides arm training after stroke
This study compares two ways of doing hand and arm exercises after stroke: practicing with just your weak arm, or practicing with both arms together. The goal is to see which approach helps you regain better movement, strength, and hand coordination.
Kot AdduAges 40–75 - NCT05023434Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for hand strength in brain tumor patients
This study uses brain stimulation during surgery to see how it affects hand strength and hand function. It may help doctors understand which brain areas are important for hand movement in people with certain brain tumors.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18–75 - NCT07139015Recruiting
Comparing two hand therapies after stroke
This trial compares mirror therapy and CIMT to improve hand and arm function in people who have had a stroke within the past 6 months. It could help you regain movement in your affected hand.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40 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 - NCT07509944Recruiting
Brain activity in stroke patients during mirror movement
This study uses a brain imaging technique called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to look at how the brain works when stroke patients perform mirror movements. It aims to help understand brain recovery after a first-time stroke.
HangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT07089628Recruiting
Core stability and hand-eye coordination in rotator cuff injury
This study looks at how a rotator cuff tear affects your core stability, reaction time, hand-eye coordination, pain, and daily function. It compares people with rotator cuff problems to healthy individuals to understand these connections better.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT03857529Recruiting
Rehab training for stroke arm control using brain and hand stimulation
This study tests whether non-invasive brain stimulation plus a hand/arm electrical stimulation device can improve how well your stroke-affected arm and hand move during therapy tasks. You would take part in screening and then receive these combined rehab approaches to see if motor control improves.
Cleveland, OhioAges 21 years+ - NCT07578987Recruiting
Kinetic Sand Therapy for Coordination in Autistic Children
This study tests whether playing with kinetic sand (a moldable sensory material) can help children with autism improve their reaching ability and hand-eye coordination. Researchers will measure changes in these skills over the course of the trial.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 6–12 - NCT03610763Recruiting
Training brain recovery after arm nerve repair
This study tests a way to help your brain and nerves work better after an arm/hand nerve repair that is already in the long-term (chronic) recovery stage. It may help improve hand and arm function by targeting “neuroplasticity,” meaning the brain’s ability to adapt after injury.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT07488338Recruiting
Movement and hand training for children with SMA
This study tests whether a combined program of home-based activities and hand training can help children with spinal muscular atrophy improve their movement and daily function. It is for children who can sit or walk with support and have been on stable medication for at least 6 months.
New York, New YorkAges 5–17 - NCT07272031Recruiting
Office massage for stress in women with desk jobs
This study tests whether regular office massage can help lower stress and improve your body's ability to handle it. You'll attend 8 sessions over 4 weeks, and the results could help you feel calmer and healthier at work.
Riga, LatviaAges 18 years+ - NCT06139731Recruiting
Physiotherapy for arm burn recovery
This trial tests if physical therapy can improve arm function after burns covering at least 10% of your body and requiring surgery. It may help you regain movement and strength in your burned arm.
KaunasAges 18–65 - NCT06756633Recruiting
Breathing and movement study for neuromuscular disease
This study looks at breathing, chest and belly movement, and exercise ability in people with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy or Spinal Muscular Atrophy, as well as healthy people. The goal is to compare these functions to help understand how these diseases affect the body.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 5–15 - NCT07367477Enrolling by invitation
Horizontal vs. vertical arm exercises for children with cerebral palsy
This study compares two types of arm and hand exercises (horizontal vs. vertical movements) for children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy. It aims to see which type helps improve upper body function the most.
CairoAges 5–8
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hand functionality?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 50 recruiting hand functionality 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 functionality 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 functionality 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.