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
- NCT06797154Recruiting
Stroke recovery study: wrist sensor to boost arm use
This study tests a wrist-worn sensor that vibrates to remind you to use your weaker arm. It's designed for people who had a stroke 1 to 6 months ago and have some arm weakness, to help them use their affected arm more during daily activities.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - 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 - NCT06837324Recruiting
Smart glove therapy for arm weakness after brain injury
This study tests a smart glove system that provides arm and hand exercises at home for people who had a brain injury (like a stroke) more than 3 months ago and have weakness on one side. The goal is to improve use of the affected arm without needing frequent hospital visits.
SeoulAges 19–85 - NCT06837363Recruiting
Smart board rehab for arm weakness after brain injury
This trial tests a smart board therapy that you can do without in-person contact to help improve arm movement if you have weakness on one side from a stroke, brain injury, or tumor. It is for people who are at least 3 months past their diagnosis and can understand simple instructions.
SeoulAges 19–85 - 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 - NCT06903962Recruiting
Mind-body program for chronic arm or hand pain
This trial tests whether a mind-body program can help people with long-term pain in their upper arm, forearm, or hand that is not caused by a clear physical injury. It focuses on retraining how your brain responds to pain triggers.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–60 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07014696Recruiting
Taping and exercise for hand function after stroke
This trial tests two rehabilitation methods - special exercise (PNF) and elastic taping - to see which one helps improve hand function in people who have weakness on one side of the body after a stroke. The goal is to find a better way to regain hand movement and daily use.
Istanbul, BahçeşirAges 18 years+ - NCT07039799Recruiting
Virtual reality for arm function in Duchenne
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) games can help improve arm and hand function in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It may be a fun and engaging way to do exercises that strengthen your upper body.
Istanbul, FatihAges 7–18 - NCT07055945Recruiting
Visual-motor training for arm function after stroke
This trial tests if a type of training that combines eye exercises with arm movements can help people who have had a stroke regain better use of their affected arm.
Ankara, TürkiyeAges 18–75 - NCT07056049Recruiting
Extra arm exercises after stroke
This trial tests whether adding more arm exercises early after a stroke helps people recover arm and hand movement. If you qualify, you would get extra motor training in addition to your regular therapy.
OfakimAges 18 years+ - NCT07070778Recruiting
Arterial stiffness study for breast cancer survivors
This study looks at how breast cancer treatment affects artery health. It tests whether artery stiffness is linked to recovery, and may help guide future rehabilitation programs.
Ankara, StateAges 40–69 - NCT07073248Recruiting
Brain stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This trial uses a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called iTBS to see if it can improve arm and hand movement in people who have had a stroke more than 6 months ago. It might help you regain some function in your weaker arm.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT01459107RecruitingPhase 2
Upper arm transplant study using immune treatment
This trial tests replacing a missing or non-working lower arm/hand with a donated upper limb (transplant). It also uses a special immune treatment plan and bone marrow infusion to help the body accept the new limb, aiming to improve hand function and quality of life.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–69 - 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 - 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
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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.