Clinical trials
Upper Extremity clinical trials
Below are recruiting upper extremity clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 146 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05355831Recruiting
Customized brain stimulation to help stroke recovery
This trial tests whether carefully targeted, noninvasive electrical stimulation of the brain can improve arm and overall recovery after an ischemic stroke. It may help by supporting brain relearning during the first weeks after stroke.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT05515237Recruiting
Therapy to improve arm use after stroke
This study tests a therapy plan that focuses on using your more-affected arm more often after stroke, plus added sensory activities. It may help improve how well you can move and use that arm in daily life.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–89 - NCT05628324Recruiting
Game-based training using muscle signals after stroke
This trial tests whether an EMG-controlled computer game can help retrain how your arm muscles activate after stroke. It may help improve upper-limb movement by practicing with real-time muscle feedback.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05695924Recruiting
Surgery to reduce arm swelling after breast cancer
This trial studies whether a specific surgery (a lymph vessel transplant) can reduce upper-arm lymphedema in people who developed swelling after breast cancer treatment. You must already have tried standard therapy and still have persistent, mild-to-moderate swelling.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT05824832RecruitingPhase 4
Buprenorphine, clonidine, and steroid to extend arm nerve block
This study tests whether adding certain medicines (buprenorphine, clonidine, and a steroid) to an arm “nerve block” during shoulder surgery can help the numbness last longer and improve comfort afterward. It is for adults having shoulder arthroscopy and compares how long the nerve block works.
Maywood, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05897775RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new deep brain stimulator approach for essential tremor
This Phase 1 study tests a coordinated reset deep brain stimulation program for people with essential tremor. It may help reduce tremor symptoms using a specific implanted brain-stimulation device, along with special high-strength MRI and CT imaging before and after surgery.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 21 years+ - NCT06065384Recruiting
Arm training for recovery after recent spinal cord injury
This trial tests a type of arm and hand exercise training to see if it helps the brain and nerves recover after a recent spinal cord injury in the neck. It may help people who have some movement left in their arms or hands.
AntwerpAges 16–90 - NCT06172621Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation study for ALS hand weakness
This study tests whether combining brain and spinal cord stimulation can improve hand function in people with ALS who have partial weakness but still some movement in their fingers. The goal is to see if this non-invasive approach can strengthen nerve connections.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT06196229Recruiting
Virtual reality video therapy for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests whether watching virtual reality videos of arm movements can help improve arm function after a stroke. It may be a good fit if you have some movement in your affected arm and can follow instructions.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT06409143Recruiting
Brain stimulation for better arm recovery after stroke
This study tests a gentle form of brain stimulation to help improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. It looks at whether this approach can aid recovery in both recent and long-standing stroke survivors.
New Taipei CityAges 18 years+ - NCT06459336Recruiting
Comparing two therapies for arm function after stroke
This study tests two different schedules of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CI therapy) to see which better helps stroke survivors regain use of their weaker arm and hand. You may qualify if you can make small wrist and finger movements.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–65 - NCT06485934Recruiting
A new questionnaire to measure fear of arm movement
This study is for people with arm or shoulder problems who are afraid of moving because they worry about pain or injury. Researchers want to test a new questionnaire that measures this fear, so they can better understand and help patients like you.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT06535373Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training for hand grip strength
This study tests if using a blood flow restriction band on your arm during exercise can improve grip strength more than exercise alone. It is for healthy adults aged 18 to 35 who want to see if this safe, supervised training can boost their hand and arm strength.
Pomona, CaliforniaAges 18–35 - NCT06552611RecruitingPhase 1
Spinal cord stimulation for hand function in MS
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation applied to the skin over the spinal cord can help improve hand and arm function in people with MS. If you have MS and difficulty using your hands, you may be able to join.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 21–70 - NCT06554171Recruiting
Hippotherapy Simulator for kids with cerebral palsy
This study uses a special horseback-riding simulator to see if it can help children with cerebral palsy improve their trunk control and arm function. It's designed for kids who have tightness on one side of the body and can cooperate with instructions.
ElâzığAges 6–18 - NCT06587308Recruiting
How pressure garments affect arm function after stroke
This study tests whether wearing special pressure garments on the arm can improve movement, feeling, and quality of life for people who have had a stroke. It may help if you have some arm weakness but not too much tightness or other health problems.
Weifang, ShandongAges 18–80 - NCT06591975Recruiting
Upper extremity function and balance in Parkinson's disease
This study looks at how arm and hand function relates to balance and mobility in people with Parkinson's disease. Understanding this link may lead to better therapy approaches.
SivasAges 18–80 - NCT06658236Recruiting
Arm and breathing exercises for cerebral palsy
This study tests two types of exercises: one that uses guided arm and shoulder movements (called PNF) and another that focuses on deep breathing (chest expansion). The goal is to see if these exercises can help children with cerebral palsy move their arms better and breathe more easily.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges Any age - NCT06692569Recruiting
Modified physical therapy for arm and hand recovery after stroke
This study tests a type of physical therapy called modified constraint-induced movement therapy to help improve arm and hand function in people who have had a stroke more than six months ago. You will be encouraged to use your affected arm more often while the stronger arm is gently restricted, which may help retrain your brain and improve movement.
Riyadh, Riyadh RegionAges 45–65 - NCT06696469Recruiting
Virtual reality for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests if a virtual reality system called BeCure can help people who had a stroke recover arm movement. It's for people who are still in the early to later stages of recovery (not the very first days) and have some movement and sitting balance.
AnkaraAges 18–80 - NCT06698380Recruiting
Mirror therapy for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests whether using a mirror to create the illusion of movement can help improve arm function in people who had a stroke more than six months ago. It may be a good option if you have limited arm movement and can follow simple instructions.
Riyadh, Riyadh RegionAges 45–65 - NCT07552766RecruitingPhase 4
Lidocaine infusion to reduce opioid use in arm fracture surgery
This study tests whether giving a pain-relieving medication called lidocaine through an IV during arm fracture surgery can reduce how much opioid pain medication (like morphine) children need after surgery. The goal is to help manage pain better while using fewer opioids.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 3–18 - NCT07577960Enrolling by invitation
Lung Rehabilitation for Upper Arm Burn Recovery
This study tests whether specialized breathing exercises and chest therapy can improve lung function in people recovering from upper arm burns. It may help you breathe better and restore physical strength after a burn injury.
Istanbul, KartalAges 18–65 - NCT06722677Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation plus rehab for arm strength after stroke
This trial tests whether pairing vagus nerve stimulation with rehabilitation exercises can improve arm function after a stroke. It may help if your stroke was from a clot and you still have weakness in one arm.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 22–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for upper extremity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 146 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.