Clinical trials
Orthosis clinical trials
Below are recruiting orthosis 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
- 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+ - 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+ - NCT04847115Recruiting
Testing treatment for Zone 3 fifth foot bone fractures
This study is looking at how Zone 3 fractures of the small toe-side foot bone heal. It may help guide the best treatment plan for fractures like yours, especially for getting healing back on track.
GrålumAges 18–65 - NCT05131399Recruiting
Test an off-the-shelf carbon ankle brace for drop foot walking
This trial studies whether a ready-made carbon ankle-foot brace (AFO) improves walking when someone has “drop foot” (trouble lifting the front of the foot). It’s meant to help with standing and stability by supporting the ankle and foot.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT05154253RecruitingPhase 1
Improving ankle push-off in children with cerebral palsy
This early (Phase 1) study tests a way to improve how well the ankle muscles help you push off when walking in cerebral palsy. If the ankle function improves, it may lead to a more comfortable and safer walking pattern.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 8–21 - NCT05240014Recruiting
Powered leg braces to help people move more easily
This study tests modular powered leg braces (orthoses) to improve voluntary movement and walking ability in adult participants. It may help you learn whether the braces are safe and useful for your kind of mobility and daily movement.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–85 - NCT05296408Recruiting
Arm exoskeleton rehab for chronic stroke weakness
This trial tests a wearable arm exoskeleton that uses your muscle signals to help rehab a weak arm after stroke. It may help improve arm movement by pairing training with this device, but you must meet specific movement, skin, and scan-safety requirements.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–89 - 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+ - NCT05644522Recruiting
At-home brace study for leg support and walking
This study tests an at-home wearable activity monitor and brace-related walking support for people who already use a knee-ankle-foot brace. It may help researchers understand how brace use and day-to-day movement relate to walking ability.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–89 - NCT05729061Recruiting
Testing movement with mobility assistive devices
This study measures how people move while using assistive devices during guided movement tasks, sometimes on a treadmill. It may help improve these tools and how safely they support different types of movement needs.
Edmonds, WashingtonAges 18–90 - NCT05837286Recruiting
Conservative care for trigger finger after steroid shots
This study looks at non-surgical (conservative) treatment options for trigger finger after you’ve already had a cortisone shot in the affected finger(s). It may help determine what approach works best to reduce symptoms without more invasive procedures.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT05917678Recruiting
Compare head-shape treatments for infants with flat spots
This study looks at whether repositioning and a custom head-shaping helmet help improve head shape in babies who have cranial deformation. You may be asked to follow standard care and have your baby monitored for changes over time.
Dallas, TexasAges 2 months–3 months - NCT06234124Recruiting
A shoe to improve walking after stroke
This study tests a special shoe that changes friction to help improve walking for people who have had a stroke. It lasts 6 months and involves daily exercises at home.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06412237Recruiting
Wearable robot hand brace for stroke recovery
This trial tests a wearable robotic hand brace to help you move your arm and hand after a stroke. It is for people who are at least 6 months past their first stroke, have some arm strength, and can have a caregiver help with home exercises.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 21–80 - NCT06487910Recruiting
3D-printed pressure garment for burn scars
This trial tests a custom 3D-printed pressure garment for healing burn scars that have become thick and raised. The goal is to see if it helps the scars heal better.
MetzAges 18 years+ - NCT06622655Recruiting
Home use of Agilik for children with cerebral palsy
This trial tests if using a device called Agilik at home can help children with cerebral palsy who have a crouched walking pattern. Crouch gait is when knees stay bent while walking, and the Agilik may help improve movement.
Bosisio Parini, LeccoAges 5–17 - NCT06645054Recruiting
Testing a smart hallway system in clinics
This trial tests a smart hallway system that may help monitor walking. It is for people who can walk a short distance on their own, have no major memory or thinking problems, and speak Slovenian.
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06904989Recruiting
Helping foot nerve pain from chemo with shoe inserts
This trial tests whether special shoe inserts can reduce foot pain and numbness caused by chemotherapy for breast cancer. It may help you feel better and walk more easily.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07186036Recruiting
Brace for posture and walking in children with cerebral palsy
This study tests a soft back brace designed to support the natural curve of the lower back in children with cerebral palsy. The goal is to see if wearing the brace helps with balance and walking speed.
Kahramanmaraş, onikişubatAges 6–15 - NCT07256522Recruiting
Comparing treatments for trigger finger
This study compares three non-surgical treatments for a single trigger finger: a splint, paraffin wax, and a type of mud therapy. It aims to find which works best for improving finger movement and reducing pain.
Konya, KonyaAges 18–75 - NCT07312032Recruiting
How footplate stiffness affects walking in carbon fiber braces
This study tests how different levels of stiffness in a custom carbon fiber foot brace (called a dynamic orthosis) change the way your foot hits the ground while walking. If you are a healthy adult without recent injuries or pain, you may be able to join.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–65 - NCT07434492RecruitingPhase 2
Smart ankle brace and medicine to help kids with cerebral palsy walk better
This trial tests whether a smart ankle brace combined with a medicine called 5-azacitidine can improve walking ability in children with cerebral palsy. The study compares the medicine to a placebo to see if it helps enhance mobility.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 8–17 - NCT07673328Recruiting
Knee brace study for people with knee arthritis
This study tests a motorized knee brace for people with knee osteoarthritis. The brace helps support your knee as you walk, climb stairs, and go up and down ramps.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–85 - NCT06998134Recruiting
Exoskeleton walking training for children and young adults
This trial tests whether a robotic leg exoskeleton can help improve walking in children and young adults with certain conditions (like cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, or spinal cord injury) or those with no walking issues. The goal is to find out if the exoskeleton is safe and effective for everyday use, especially in younger people who might lose the ability to walk as they get older.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 5–25
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for orthosis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 50 recruiting orthosis 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 orthosis 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 orthosis 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.