Clinical trials
Hand clinical trials
Below are recruiting hand clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 284 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT07659015Enrolling by invitation
Using a hand exercise tool during IV placement
This study tests if using a simple hand-extension rubber band during IV placement can help reduce pain or improve the procedure. It may be an option for right-handed adults getting an IV in specific arm veins.
Konya, MeramAges 18–65 - NCT06838247Recruiting
Shoulder ultrasound after hand injury
This study uses ultrasound to check for hidden shoulder problems in people recovering from a hand injury. It may help understand if hand trauma affects the shoulder even when you don't notice it.
Ankara, AltindagAges 18–65 - NCT05924555Recruiting
Exercise testing in inherited fatty acid breakdown disorders
This study checks how well people with long-chain fatty acid breakdown disorders tolerate exercise. It may help doctors better understand exercise limits and how to manage symptoms during activity.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT03977493RecruitingPhase 3
Xeomin injections for focal hand muscle spasms
This trial tests incobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin) injections to reduce focal hand dystonia—unwanted muscle tightening in the hand. You may be able to join whether you’ve had this condition before or have tried similar injections in the past, as long as certain safety rules are met.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT02994160Recruiting
DEFT hand control test for people with arm amputations
This study tests a special implanted system meant to help control a hand using nerve signals. It is for adult arm/hand amputees and may help improve hand/arm control and reduce pain impacts.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–95 - NCT05267093Recruiting
Acupuncture for hand osteoarthritis pain
This study compares real acupuncture to sham (placebo) acupuncture to see which one better reduces pain and improves function in people with hand osteoarthritis. It may help you understand whether acupuncture provides meaningful relief beyond placebo.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT03650673Recruiting
Study of early finger osteoarthritis symptoms over time
This study follows people with early finger (hand) osteoarthritis symptoms to better understand how the condition starts and changes. You may be asked for blood tests, symptom checks, and imaging to see what’s happening in the joints.
MontpellierAges 18–60 - NCT02797457Recruiting
Evaluating outcomes of donated hand and forearm transplants
This trial looks at whether donated (allograft) hand and forearm transplants are worth it compared with artificial devices, including cost and real-world results. It is meant for adults with amputations of both forearms who may be medically and psychologically able to receive the transplant.
BerckAges 18–60 - NCT06281184Enrolling by invitation
Long-term follow-up of methotrexate for hand osteoarthritis
This study follows up on people who took part in the MERINO trial to see if methotrexate has lasting benefits for hand osteoarthritis. It aims to understand how the drug affects pain and joint health over 30 months.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT06794632Recruiting
Hand osteoarthritis self-management program
This trial tests a group program to help people with hand osteoarthritis manage daily activities better. It focuses on peer learning and support to improve your ability to do everyday tasks.
Copenhagen, Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07603193Enrolling by invitation
Real-World Study of Delgocitinib Cream for Chronic Hand Eczema
This study tracks how well delgocitinib cream works and how safe it is for people with chronic hand eczema in everyday use. Researchers collect information from your doctor visits to understand if this treatment helps manage your hand eczema symptoms.
Neu-IsenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07112742Enrolling by invitation
Laser and exercise for thumb arthritis
This study tests if a special laser treatment plus hand exercises can reduce pain and improve function in people with thumb arthritis. It compares the laser to a placebo laser, so you won't know which group you're in.
KayseriAges 45–75 - NCT06185829Recruiting
Hypnosis versus sedation for hand surgery
This trial compares two ways to help you relax during hand surgery: hypnoanalgesia (using focused attention and suggestions) versus standard sedation. It aims to see which method provides better comfort and recovery.
Champigny-sur-MarneAges 18–80 - NCT07371572RecruitingPhase 3
Steroid Injection for Hand Osteoarthritis
This study tests whether a steroid injection into the muscle can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with hand osteoarthritis. It is for those whose pain is moderate to severe and hasn't been helped enough by standard pain medications.
Ubbergen, GelderlandAges 16 years+ - 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 - NCT06367283RecruitingPhase 3
Metformin for treating hand osteoarthritis pain
This study tests whether metformin, a common diabetes medication, can reduce pain in hand osteoarthritis. You may be eligible if your hand pain is moderate to severe and you haven't taken metformin before.
Copenhagen, FrederiksbergAges 18 years+ - NCT07312916Recruiting
Hand massage for itching in kidney dialysis patients
This study tests whether hand massage can help reduce the chronic itching that many people on dialysis experience. It compares two groups to see if massage provides relief and improves quality of life.
Lausanne, Canton of VaudAges 18 years+ - NCT06826690RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing pain medicine mixes for hand surgery wrist blocks
This trial tests different combinations of numbing medicines injected around the wrist before hand surgery. The goal is to find which mix provides the best pain relief with fewer side effects.
Aswān, Aswan GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT07217405RecruitingPhase 4
Radiation or steroid shot for hand osteoarthritis pain
This trial compares low-dose radiation therapy to a corticosteroid injection to see which works better for hand osteoarthritis pain. It's for people 50 and older with moderate to severe hand OA who have significant pain when using their hand.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 50 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hand?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 284 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.