Clinical trials
Hand clinical trials
Below are recruiting hand clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 286 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT03680872Recruiting
Brain-to-nerve study to improve hand movement after spinal injury
This trial tests a “neural bypass” approach to help restore hand movement and feeling in people with tetraplegia from a spinal cord injury. You would have repeated visits for brain/nerve testing and may receive study procedures to see if function improves.
Manhasset, New YorkAges 22–65 - 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+ - NCT04057638Recruiting
Facial and hand transplant study for severe face and hand loss
This trial looks at transplanting donor tissue to rebuild parts of the face and one or both hands/forearms after major damage or loss. It aims to see if this approach can restore function and appearance, while carefully managing safety and side effects like the need for long-term immune-suppressing medicines.
New York, New YorkAges 18–64 - NCT04182607Recruiting
Looking at outcomes after kidney donation surgery
This review looks at results for kidney donors and recipients who had kidney transplant surgery done either by hand-assisted or robotic methods. It aims to understand how these surgical approaches affect donor and recipient outcomes.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04207437Recruiting
Daily handheld vibration therapy for chemotherapy nerve pain
This trial studies whether daily handheld vibration can lessen nerve damage symptoms in the hands after certain chemotherapy medicines. It may help reduce numbness, tingling, or pain from chemotherapy-related nerve problems.
Avon, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT04312412Recruiting
Follow-up of treatment for finger tendon injuries
This study looks at outcomes—how well treatment works—after injuries to the finger or thumb flexor tendons. If your injury happened in a certain location of the tendon and you meet other safety criteria, your care and results may help improve future treatment.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18–75 - NCT04436042Recruiting
Hand brace therapy for adults with stroke-related arm weakness
This trial studies an active hand brace (orthosis) that helps improve hand use in daily life after stroke. You may be able to join if you have stroke-related hand weakness and can safely use the device as directed.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04460521RecruitingPhase 4
NAC pills and night splints for carpal tunnel without surgery
This trial tests whether N-acetylcysteine (NAC) along with wearing a night wrist splint can improve symptoms of mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. It’s designed for people who want a non-surgical option.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04561661Recruiting
Pinning versus splinting for finger fractures
This study compares two ways to treat certain finger bone fractures: using a small pin through the skin or using a splint. It also looks at early movement to help prevent stiffness and improve hand function.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT05142800Recruiting
Screening for Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Targeted Therapy
This study is looking at whether targeted therapy for breast cancer changes the risk of arm swelling (lymphedema). It is a screening trial that uses a machine to measure arm size and check for any swelling early on.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT04947462Recruiting
Test for hand prosthesis control using nerve and movement feedback
This study tests a way to improve how a hand prosthesis works by using signals from your muscles and nerves along with feedback sensors. You may benefit from more natural or accurate prosthesis control, but you must be able to safely undergo study procedures and follow the protocol.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT04950959Recruiting
Registry for adults having CT-guided minimally invasive procedures
This study is an observational registry, meaning it collects information rather than testing a new treatment. It may help researchers better understand outcomes and care for adults who have CT-guided, minimally invasive procedures.
Burlington, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05008185Recruiting
Nerve interface surgery to reduce hand pain nerve tumors
This trial tests a regenerative nerve device/surgery approach to reduce painful nerve growths (neuromas) after a finger or partial hand amputation. You may qualify if you’re an adult with confirmed, localized neuroma pain and have already tried a 6-week desensitization therapy plan.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05154799Recruiting
Study of developmental coordination disorder in children and adults
This study is looking at people with developmental coordination disorder (dyspraxia) using specific movement and coordination assessments. It may help researchers better understand the condition and how to measure it for future treatments or support.
Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesAges 9–40 - NCT05322343Recruiting
Study biobank and brain health in people age 55–80
This study collects blood samples to build a biobank and learn how brain health changes with age. Some participants may also do an MRI scan to better understand brain changes and immune response.
Bordeaux, BordeauxAges 55–80 - NCT05365282Recruiting
Check how a wrist artery procedure affects hand nerve symptoms
This study looks at whether a procedure on an artery in the wrist is linked to new or worsening nerve symptoms in the hand. It may help doctors understand who is at higher or lower risk and improve safety.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT05389098Recruiting
Finger foods program to help eating in frail seniors
This study tests whether offering easy “finger foods” can improve eating and independence in older adults living in assisted care. It is looking especially at people who are losing weight, have low muscle strength, and may struggle to chew or swallow.
Château-RenaultAges 75–120 - NCT05429099Recruiting
Planning study for jaw reconstruction surgery
This study helps teams plan surgery for people who need part of the lower jaw removed and rebuilt using special tissue flaps. It mainly looks at whether having specific pre-surgery CT images is possible and useful for reconstruction planning.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05472909Recruiting
Music during a specific type of hand surgery
This trial studies whether playing music during a “wide-awake” hand surgery helps comfort or experience during the procedure. You may be offered music while you’re awake and having local numbing medicine.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT05484089Recruiting
CapFlex implant trial for finger joint replacement
This trial studies a new implant (the CapFlex) to replace a damaged finger joint (the PIP joint) when conservative treatments are not enough. It may help reduce pain and improve stability for the right type of joint problem.
Zoetermeer, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT05553457Recruiting
Active hand brace study for C6–C7 spinal cord injury
This trial tests an active hand brace designed to help people with C6–C7 spinal cord injury improve hand and finger movement. It may help with daily hand use by training and supporting weaker motor control after injury.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05578235Recruiting
Surgery for Crohn’s: hand-sewn vs stapled bowel connection
This trial compares two ways of reconnecting the bowel after removing diseased intestine in people with Crohn’s disease. The goal is to see which method works better for healing and short- and longer-term outcomes.
Almere Stad, FlevolandAges 16 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hand?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 286 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.