Clinical trials
Upper Extremity clinical trials
Below are recruiting upper extremity clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 138 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04921592Recruiting
Arm therapy for people with chronic cervical spinal cord injury
This trial looks at an upper-arm exercise program for people with long-term (at least 6 months) spinal cord injuries in the neck area. It may help improve how you use your arms and manage stiffness, while also checking if the program is safe for participants.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07627009Recruiting
Arm Exercises With and Without Deep Breathing After Heart Surgery
This study tests whether doing arm exercises combined with deep breathing helps recovery after open-heart surgery. Researchers want to see if breathing exercises during movement improves lung function and overall healing in patients recovering in the ICU.
İzmit, KocaeliAges 18 years+ - NCT07376772Recruiting
Wearable vibration therapy for arm and hand function in multiple sclerosis
This study tests if a wearable device that gently vibrates the arm can improve hand and arm function in people with multiple sclerosis. You would use the device at home while doing daily activities.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–100 - NCT07319156Recruiting
Arm position sense test in cervical radiculopathy
This study tests how well people with cervical radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in the neck causing arm pain) can sense their arm's position. It aims to understand if this condition affects your body's awareness of where your arm is in space.
Istanbul, PendikAges 18–65 - NCT07115225Recruiting
Shoulder tests for athletes after a dislocation
This study tests a set of physical tests to see how well they measure shoulder function in people who have had a shoulder dislocation and plan to return to sports. It may help you understand if you are ready to go back to your sport safely.
AntwerpAges 16–55 - NCT07749612Recruiting
Robotic arm trainer for stroke and brain injury recovery
This trial tests a robotic device that helps people move their arms and hands during rehabilitation after a stroke, brain injury, or spinal cord injury. The goal is to improve arm function and make daily tasks easier.
DhakaAges 18–60 - NCT07749625Recruiting
Robotic arm training for recovery after stroke or injury
This study tests whether a robotic arm trainer can help improve arm movement and function in people with conditions like stroke, spinal cord injury, or brain injury. It may help you regain strength and control in your arm.
DhakaAges 18–60 - NCT06616025RecruitingPhase 3
Study of NTX-001 for nerve repair in arm injuries
This trial tests a surgical glue-like product (NTX-001) to help mend cut nerves in the arm or hand. If successful, it could improve recovery of movement and feeling after nerve injury.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT04110730Recruiting
Testing 3D-printed prostheses on hand and arm brain signals
This study looks at how 3D-printed prosthetic devices affect brain and nerve activity related to moving and using the upper limb. You might be able to join if you are a child or teen who is missing part of a hand/arm and has upper-limb movement difficulties.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 3–18 - NCT07365098Recruiting
Liver Transplant and the 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test
This study looks at how well people waiting for a liver transplant can do a simple 30-second test of standing up and sitting down. The goal is to see if this test can help doctors understand your physical strength before surgery.
MalatyaAges 18–65 - NCT06409754Recruiting
Brain-computer interface for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests a brain-computer interface system that helps move your arm using electrical stimulation. It is for people who have had a stroke at least 6 months ago and have lasting weakness in one arm.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18 years+ - NCT06946082Recruiting
Stroke study: arm and language skills in Turkish speakers
This study looks at how arm movement, body control, and mental imagery (imagining movement without actually doing it) relate to Turkish language abilities after a stroke. It aims to understand how these functions work together to help recovery.
IzmirAges 18 years+ - NCT06312631Recruiting
Home glove helps stroke survivors use their arm
This study tests a home-use glove (SaeboGlove®) that may help people who had a stroke grip and hold objects with their hand. It looks at how using the glove affects arm function and what factors help people stick with the program.
ToulouseAges 18–90 - NCT07875257Enrolling by invitation
Brain-based therapy for recovery after a left-side stroke
This study tests a new brain-computer system that helps people recovering from a stroke in the left side of the brain. It uses your thoughts to move a device, which may help improve arm and hand movement.
Buenos Aires, EscobarAges 18–65 - NCT07873151Enrolling by invitation
Voice-activated call light for limited arm mobility
This study tests a voice-activated call light system that lets people with limited arm movement call for help by speaking. It aims to make it easier and safer for clients to get assistance.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19 years+ - 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+ - NCT07806097Recruiting
Self-directed arm gaming during stroke rehab
This trial tests whether playing arm-focused video games on your own helps improve arm movement while you're in the hospital for stroke rehabilitation. You would play games that involve moving your arm and hand, and the goal is to see if this makes your recovery better.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07784517Recruiting
Breathing technique for arm performance in volleyball players
This study looks at how a breathing technique called diaphragmatic facilitation affects arm and upper body performance in volleyball players. It may help improve your game by enhancing shoulder and arm function.
IstanbulAges 18–30 - NCT07784530Recruiting
Hand and Eye Dominance in Volleyball Players
This study looks at how being right- or left-handed affects arm skills in volleyball players. It will help understand how your dominant hand and eye work together, which could improve training and performance.
IstanbulAges 18–30 - NCT07769281Recruiting
Recovering arm and hand movement after stroke
This study tests a new system called NeuroTechR3 that may help people who have had a stroke regain movement in their arm and hand. It involves training exercises that you can do at home with a computer.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07773155RecruitingPhase 4
Pain control after hand or wrist surgery: nerve block with or without ketorolac
This study tests two different pain relief methods after hand or wrist surgery: a nerve block alone versus a nerve block plus an anti-inflammatory medication called ketorolac. The goal is to see which approach provides better pain control with fewer side effects.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07750639Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Reducing painkiller use after hand surgery
This study tests a new approach to prescribing fewer opioid pain pills after hand, wrist, or elbow surgery. It aims to help reduce the risk of opioid misuse while still controlling pain after surgery.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07739303Recruiting
Nerve block comparison for shoulder surgery
This study compares two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) given before shoulder surgery to see which one provides better pain relief while keeping your diaphragm (the muscle that helps you breathe) working well.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07729579RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a drug for actinic keratosis on arms or face
This trial tests how a new drug works in people with actinic keratosis (rough, scaly patches caused by sun damage) on their upper arms or face. You will receive the treatment and have blood samples taken to see how your body processes the medication.
College Station, TexasAges 18–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for upper extremity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 138 recruiting upper extremity 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 upper extremity 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 upper extremity 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.