Clinical trials
Upper Limb Amputation clinical trials
Below are recruiting upper limb amputation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 36 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06539936Recruiting
Testing a new control method for a bionic hand
This trial tests a new way to control a bionic hand for people who have a below-elbow amputation. The goal is to make the hand easier and more natural to use.
Redondo Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07222085Recruiting
Long-term test of a new myoelectric control strategy
This trial tests a new way to control a powered prosthetic arm called Glide control. Researchers want to see if it stays reliable over time for people who have lost part of their arm below or above the elbow.
Annapolis, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07666204Recruiting
Improving prosthetic control after arm loss
This trial tests a new training approach to help people who have lost or were born without an arm below the elbow or higher. The training uses sensory and movement exercises to improve how you control a prosthetic device.
NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT07347561Recruiting
Comparing myoelectric and bionic prosthetic hands
This study compares two types of prosthetic hands: a myoelectric hand (controlled by muscle signals) and a bionic hand (with more advanced features). The goal is to see which one works better for people who already use a prosthetic arm with a semi-electronic elbow.
Ankara, KeçiörenAges 18–65 - NCT06908538Recruiting
Cryo nerve block for pain after amputation
This study is testing a treatment called a cryo nerve block to reduce pain after amputation, including phantom limb pain. It will look at whether freezing the nerve during surgery helps people feel less pain and use less pain medicine.
Pittsfield, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05888428Recruiting
Test of a smart arm prosthesis control system for arm amputees
This trial studies whether the MyoTrain system can help people with a below-elbow (trans-radial) arm amputation control a myoelectric prosthesis using muscle signals. It may help you practice and use a more “thought-to-movement” style control method if you meet the safety and participation requirements.
Grand Rapids, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT04855214Recruiting
Sharing experiences using an upper-limb prosthesis
This study looks at what it feels like to use an upper-limb prosthesis over time. It may help researchers understand user experiences and improve prosthesis support and training.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05981664Recruiting
Can adaptive gaming help kids with arm differences?
This study explores whether playing video games with adapted controls can help children aged 7 to 17 who have a missing or different arm or hand. It tests how fun and useful these games are for improving movement and daily life.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 7–17 - NCT06043518Recruiting
Brain changes after losing an arm or hand
This study uses MRI scans to see how the brain changes in people born without a hand or who lost an arm. You might join as a participant with upper-limb loss or as a healthy volunteer for comparison.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18–75 - NCT06419920Recruiting
Prosthetic performance enhancement trial
This study tests whether a new prosthetic foot can help people with a lower-limb amputation walk better. You will use your current foot and the new foot, and we will measure how well you walk.
Las Vegas, NevadaAges 18 years+ - NCT07691957Recruiting
Nerve study for healthy and amputee volunteers
This study uses a special technique to measure how nerves in the arm send signals to the brain. It compares healthy volunteers and people with an upper-limb amputation to better understand sensation and potentially improve prosthetic devices.
Pisa, PisaAges 18–60 - NCT06813937Recruiting
Magnetic stimulation for feeling in upper limb amputation
This study tests whether magnetic stimulation can improve sensation in people who have lost an upper limb. It may help restore feeling in the residual limb.
MoscowAges 18–65 - NCT06886295Recruiting
New ways to control an advanced prosthetic hand
This study is testing new, more natural ways to control an advanced prosthetic hand for people with below-elbow amputations. It may help you move the prosthetic more easily and intuitively.
Bologna, BoAges 18–65 - NCT07011420Recruiting
Testing different prosthetics controls for arm amputees
This trial tests how different numbers and types of muscle signals (myoelectric) affect control of a prosthetic hand and wrist. It aims to find the best setup for people with a below-elbow amputation who have used a myoelectric prosthetic before.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07325708Recruiting
Testing a new implant to control a bionic hand
This trial tests a small implant that reads muscle signals to help you control a prosthetic hand more naturally. You may qualify if you have a missing hand or arm below the elbow and currently use or could use a myoelectric (muscle-signal) prosthetic.
Malvern, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT07677969Recruiting
Arm loss, balance, pain, and daily life study
This study looks at how the percentage of arm loss affects balance, neck and back pain, daily activities, and reaction time in people with one arm amputated who use a myoelectric or bionic hand. It may help understand how to improve care and rehabilitation.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT05931198Recruiting
Testing how well prosthetic arms feel like your own hand
This study looks at whether people with an upper-limb amputation can experience the “rubber hand illusion” when using different types of prostheses. It may help researchers understand which prosthesis types feel more natural, which could improve comfort and use.
ValentonAges 18 years+ - NCT06829212Recruiting
Wireless brain implant for device control
This trial tests a wireless brain implant that lets you control external devices like a computer or wheelchair just by thinking. It's designed for people with paralysis or double arm amputations who want to regain some independence.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06139731Recruiting
Physiotherapy for arm burn recovery
This trial tests if physical therapy can improve arm function after burns covering at least 10% of your body and requiring surgery. It may help you regain movement and strength in your burned arm.
KaunasAges 18–65 - NCT02797457Recruiting
Evaluating outcomes of donated hand and forearm transplants
This trial looks at whether donated (allograft) hand and forearm transplants are worth it compared with artificial devices, including cost and real-world results. It is meant for adults with amputations of both forearms who may be medically and psychologically able to receive the transplant.
BerckAges 18–60 - NCT06753110Recruiting
Long-term safety of OPRA implant for arm amputees
This study checks the long-term safety and how well the OPRA implant (a bone-anchored prosthetic) works for people who have an arm amputation. It is for those who already have the implant and had their second surgery at least six months ago.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges Any age - NCT05376332Enrolling by invitation
Testing a new arm prosthesis control and training approach
This study is testing different ways to control an arm prosthesis for people missing a hand or lower arm (transradial amputation). It may help compare how well people can use a myoelectric (muscle-signal) prosthesis using either direct control or pattern recognition.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18–65 - NCT07191795Recruiting
Using phantom sensations from socket changes as feedback while walking
This trial tests whether changing how your prosthetic socket fits can create helpful phantom limb sensations that improve your walking. It may help people with major lower-limb amputations walk more naturally.
NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT05818410Recruiting
Brain and tech training after below-knee leg loss
This study looks at how your brain works with assistive technology after losing a leg below the knee. It may help researchers improve how prosthetic devices feel and function by measuring brain and movement signals during training.
BrusselsAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for upper limb amputation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 36 recruiting upper limb amputation 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 limb amputation 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 limb amputation 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.