Clinical trials
Hand clinical trials
Below are recruiting hand clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 285 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06748235Recruiting
Hand strength training for children with cerebral palsy
This study tests a special, intensive hand and arm strength training program for children with cerebral palsy. It aims to see if this training improves how they use their upper limbs in daily activities.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 6–12 - 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 - NCT06759337Recruiting
Stress ball or hand holding during IUI for pain and anxiety
This trial tests if using a stress ball or having your hand held during intrauterine insemination (IUI) can reduce pain, anxiety, and discomfort. It compares these two simple comfort techniques to standard care.
Kayseri, MelikgaziAges 18–50 - NCT06765642Recruiting
Brain stimulation for hand strength after stroke
This study tests whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (called rTMS) can improve hand strength and movement in people who have had a stroke at least 3 months ago. The treatment is delivered through a coil placed on the scalp and does not require surgery.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT06777576Recruiting
Self-balancing exoskeleton for spinal cord injury
This trial tests a self-balancing exoskeleton (a wearable robotic suit) to help people with spinal cord injuries stand and walk. It is designed for those with injuries at or above the T6 level and looks at how well the device works and how it feels to use.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06786858Recruiting
Hand exoskeleton training for stroke recovery
This study tests whether a robotic hand device (exoskeleton) can help people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago improve hand movement. It may benefit those who still have some hand function but struggle to open their affected hand.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 21 years+ - NCT06814015Recruiting
Self-balancing exoskeleton for spinal cord injury
This trial tests a self-balancing exoskeleton (a wearable robotic device) to help people with spinal cord injury stand and walk. It is for people with injury at or above T6, at least 6 months past injury, and a caregiver who can help during the study visits.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06883669Recruiting
AI for wrist and hand joint ultrasound
This study is testing if an artificial intelligence program can help doctors take clearer images of the wrist and hand using ultrasound. It is for healthy volunteers to help build the AI system, and for experienced sonographers to test how well it works.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–100 - NCT06940635Recruiting
Hand therapy for stroke: may help speech and swallowing
This study tests whether a special hand therapy using brain-computer interface and electrical stimulation can also help improve speech and swallowing problems after a stroke. You may be eligible if you're at least 3 months past your stroke, have some arm weakness, and have aphasia or dysphagia.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18 years+ - NCT06978426Recruiting
Grip strength test for wrist pain in e-sports athletes
This trial is for professional e-sports athletes ages 18–30 who game at least 35 hours a week. It uses a handheld device to measure grip strength in both hands to predict who might get wrist pain from gaming.
Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza GovernorateAges 18–30 - NCT06988176Recruiting
Frailty and muscle strength in older adults having major surgery
This study looks at how frailty and muscle strength affect recovery in adults 65 and older who are having planned major abdominal surgery. The goal is to see if simple tests can help predict outcomes and guide better care.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 65 years+ - NCT07001111Recruiting
Taping therapy for cubital tunnel syndrome pain
This trial tests if a special tape placed on the arm can help reduce pain and improve symptoms in people with cubital tunnel syndrome. It may be a good option if you have arm pain and have not had surgery or certain injections recently.
Istanbul, UskudarAges 18–65 - NCT07032454Recruiting
Hand reaction speed and dexterity & caffeine dependence
This trial looks at how caffeine dependence might affect your hand reaction speed and manual dexterity. It is for healthy university students who do not have any hand problems.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–30 - 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+ - NCT07077460Recruiting
Hand rehab system with touch feedback from healthy hand
This trial tests a new hand rehabilitation system that uses gentle touch feedback from your healthy hand to guide your recovering hand. It's for healthy adults who can understand basic instructions and have no major health conditions.
Tainan, TaiwanAges 60–80 - 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 - NCT07134361Recruiting
Ultrasound study for carpal tunnel syndrome
This study uses hand ultrasound to evaluate carpal tunnel syndrome before and after surgery. It may help doctors understand how the wrist changes after treatment.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07151443Recruiting
Comparing two ways to numb the arm for hand surgery in people with obesity
This study compares two ways of numbing the arm for forearm or hand surgery in people who are obese. One method places the numbing medicine near the collarbone from the front, and the other from behind the collarbone. The goal is to see which way works better.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 18–80 - NCT07154667Recruiting
Testing a new ear reconstruction system in children
This trial is testing a new device called the Auryzon EAR 2.0 System to help rebuild ears in children and teens who have a deformity from birth or injury. The goal is to see if it works well for patients having surgery at Nemours Children's Hospital in Florida.
Orlando, FloridaAges 5–20 - NCT07165236Recruiting
Bladder tumor surgery and memory changes study
This study looks at how bladder tumor surgery might affect thinking and memory. It checks blood markers to see if they are linked to any mental changes after the operation.
Osijek, CroatiaAges 18–80 - NCT07169591Recruiting
How birth control affects blood sugar after meals
This study looks at how your body handles blood sugar after a meal if you use a specific type of birth control (certain birth control pills or IUDs) or no hormonal birth control. It may help researchers understand how hormones affect energy and sugar levels.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18–45 - NCT07172295Recruiting
Low-intensity focused ultrasound for hand tremor
This study uses low-intensity focused ultrasound to stimulate a deep brain area and reduce hand tremors. It is for people with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, or dystonic tremor whose medications don't work well enough.
Hsinchu, Hsinchu CityAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hand?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 285 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.