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
- NCT07469111Recruiting
Low-weight arm exercises with blood flow restriction for COPD patients
This trial tests whether doing light arm exercises while wearing a cuff that slightly restricts blood flow can help people with COPD improve their arm strength and function without heavy weights.
Malatya, BattalgaziAges 40–80 - NCT06806397Recruiting
Brain imaging study of arm weakness after stroke
This study uses a light-based brain scanner (fNIRS) to understand how stroke affects arm movement. It may help find new ways to improve rehab.
MoscowAges 35–70 - NCT07428161Recruiting
Task-oriented circuit training for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests whether a specific type of exercise program, called task-oriented circuit training, can improve arm and hand function in people who have had a stroke. It may be an option if you have some movement in your wrist and fingers.
Sivas, Sivas/CenterAges 18–65 - NCT07402655Recruiting
Study on nerve injuries in the arm and their long-term effects
This study looks at people who have had a recent nerve injury in their arm, hand, or wrist that needed treatment. It aims to understand how the injury affects movement, feeling, and quality of life over time.
IspartaAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT06849505Recruiting
Brain stimulation with movement training for stroke recovery
This trial tests if combining transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with arm and hand exercises helps people recover upper limb function after a first stroke. It is for adults who can follow instructions and have no metal in their head or a pacemaker.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 20–80 - NCT07349914Enrolling by invitation
Shoulder Pain and Function with Heart Devices
This study looks at shoulder pain and how well the shoulder works in people who have a heart device like a pacemaker. It aims to understand if having the device affects shoulder function over time.
Ankara, SamanpazariAges 18 years+ - NCT07338760Recruiting
Core stability exercises effect on balance in archers
This study looks at whether doing core (trunk) muscle exercises for a short time can help archers with their balance and how well they can use their upper body when shooting. It is for archers who are already in a licensed program.
Kağıthane, IstanbulAges Any age - 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+ - NCT07331012Recruiting
Flywheel exercise for better basketball skills in teens
This study tests if upper body flywheel exercises can improve basketball skills, muscle oxygenation, and reduce fatigue in adolescent male basketball players. Flywheel exercises use a spinning wheel to create resistance during movement.
IğdırAges 10–18 - 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 - NCT07307846Recruiting
Steroid injection for neck pain and arm feeling
This study tests whether a steroid injection in the neck can improve your sense of arm position (proprioception) along with pain. It may help if you have chronic neck pain that travels down one arm due to a herniated disc.
Pendik, IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07299162Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests whether virtual reality therapy can help improve arm and hand function in people who had a stroke within the past 6 weeks to 6 months. You must be able to do some arm movement and have no major health issues that prevent participation.
Istanbul, BahçelievlerAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07282522Recruiting
Sensory and function in cervical disc herniation
This study looks at how cervical disc herniation affects sensation and daily function. If you have had neck pain for at least 3 months and have been diagnosed with cervical disc herniation, researchers want to compare your results to people without neck pain.
Iğdır, IğdirAges 18–65 - NCT07263295Recruiting
Diaphragm function after shoulder block with long-lasting numbing medication
This study checks how a nerve block for upper arm surgery affects the diaphragm, the muscle that helps you breathe. It uses a long-lasting numbing medicine to see if breathing is affected.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07253909Enrolling by invitation
Arm function in heart failure with ICD or CRT devices
This study looks at how well people with heart failure and certain heart devices (ICD or CRT) can use their arms and hands. It aims to understand if these devices affect upper body function.
Ankara, SamanpazarıAges 18 years+ - NCT06906588Recruiting
Robot arm therapy for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests if using a robot to help with arm exercises can improve arm movement in people who had a stroke less than 6 months ago. The therapy is for the weaker arm and aims to help you regain strength and control.
Cassino, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT07193303Recruiting
Mental imagery for arm and hand skills in Parkinson's
This study tests if mental imagery exercises can help improve upper body movement in people with Parkinson's disease. It may offer a safe, drug-free way to practice daily tasks.
Kahramanmaraş, OnikişubatAges 40–75 - NCT06948916Recruiting
Test of a 6-minute pegboard and ring exercise in ILD
This study will test a simple exercise test that uses a pegboard and rings to measure how your lungs and body work together. It may help doctors better understand your breathing ability.
AnkaraAges 18–75 - NCT07151443Recruiting
Comparing two ways to numb the arm for hand surgery in people with obesity
This study compares two ways of numbing the arm for forearm or hand surgery in people who are obese. One method places the numbing medicine near the collarbone from the front, and the other from behind the collarbone. The goal is to see which way works better.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 18–80 - NCT07144852RecruitingPhase 3
Light therapy for skin growths on arms
This trial tests a new gel and light treatment for actinic keratosis (rough, sun-damaged spots) on the arm. It aims to see if it can safely remove these spots and prevent new ones.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–85 - NCT07133087Recruiting
Body awareness and quality of life in breast cancer survivors
This study looks at how body awareness, arm function, and quality of life are connected in women who have completed treatment for early-stage breast cancer. It may help guide future support services.
IstanbulAges 25–75 - NCT07132021Recruiting
Ear nerve stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests a gentle, non-invasive ear stimulation device to help improve arm movement after a stroke. It is for people who had a stroke in the last 5 years and still have arm weakness.
Recife, PernambucoAges 18–75
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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
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