Upper Limb Function clinical trials

Mirror therapy for arm movement after stroke

This study tests whether doing arm exercises while watching the reflection of your good arm in a mirror can help improve movement and function in your affected arm after a stroke.

TMS and bimanual therapy for arm recovery after stroke

This trial tests if combining repetitive magnetic brain stimulation (rTMS) with two-handed therapy can improve arm function after a first-time stroke. It may help people who have weakness or difficulty using one hand due to a stroke within the past year.

Online exercise program to prevent falls and cut costs

This study tests an internet-based exercise program designed to improve strength, balance, and daily movement in older adults who have recently fallen. It also looks at whether the program is cost-effective compared with usual care, so it may help you and caregivers prevent future falls in a practical way.

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.

Shoulder brace study for arm weakness from nerve or muscle diseases

This study tests a fabric shoulder brace that moves like a muscle. It may help people with nerve or muscle diseases improve arm movements like reaching and lifting.

Electrical stimulation for arm recovery after stroke

This trial tests if an electrical stimulator controlled by muscle signals can help improve arm function after a stroke. It may benefit people who have some movement but not full control in one arm.

Using wrist sensors to measure daily arm use after stroke

This study tests whether wearing small activity monitors on both wrists for 3 days can better measure how stroke affects daily two-handed tasks. It aims to improve understanding of real-world arm function.

Electrical stimulation to help arm and hand function after spinal cord injury

This trial uses a non-invasive device called MyndMove to apply small electrical pulses to the arm muscles, helping to improve movement after a spinal cord or nerve injury. It may be an option for people who still have some connection between their brain and arm muscles.

Mixed reality for arm rehab in multiple sclerosis

This trial tests if mixed reality (a blend of real and virtual environments) can improve arm and hand function in people with multiple sclerosis. It may help you move your arm better and with less stiffness.

Home VR training for right arm function in MS

This study tests whether doing a virtual-reality–based training program at home can improve movement and daily use of the right arm and hand in people with multiple sclerosis. It may help reduce hand limitations by practicing targeted movement skills using an easy remote setup.

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.

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.

Pain, movement, and quality of life study for Albanian speakers

This study is translating health questionnaires into Albanian to better understand pain, movement, mood, and quality of life. It aims to help people with muscle, joint, or back pain.

Freezing nerves for shoulder pain after stroke or brain injury

This trial tests if freezing certain nerves in the upper arm (cryoneurolysis) works as well as standard care for reducing shoulder pain and muscle tightness after a stroke or brain injury. It aims to improve function and ease caregiving tasks.

Proprioceptive Sensorimotor Integration With Neural Interfaces for Hand Prostheses

Acupuncture vs electroacupuncture for arm recovery after stroke

This trial compares two types of acupuncture to see which one helps improve arm and hand movement in people who had a stroke 1 to 6 months ago.

Robot-assisted vs. standard arm therapy for spinal cord injury

This trial compares robot-assisted arm therapy with standard occupational therapy to see which helps people with a recent cervical spinal cord injury regain hand and arm function better. You may be eligible if you are in early rehab and have limited use of your arms or hands.

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.

Spanish-language tests for arm function after stroke

This study checks whether two hand/arm assessment questionnaires and tests work well in Spanish for people living with stroke-related arm weakness. It mainly involves you doing standardized assessments if you’re eligible.

Botox-like injection study for arm spasticity after stroke

This trial tests whether IPN10200, a Botox-like treatment, is safe and helps reduce stiff, tight upper-arm muscles caused by spasticity after stroke or brain injury. You may be able to join if you meet specific timing, prior-treatment, and muscle-stiffness measurements.

Shockwave plus botox-like treatment versus standard care for arm spasticity

This study tests whether adding shockwave treatment to botulinum toxin type A (a botox-like injection) improves outcomes for people with stiff, tight upper-arm muscles after brain injury, stroke, or cerebral palsy. It also compares this to standard botulinum toxin care alone.

Robotic arm exoskeleton rehab for people with arm weakness

This trial tests a robotic device that helps move your arm and hand during rehabilitation, with the goal of improving elbow and hand function. You may be a good fit if you have certain nerve/spinal cord injury levels and can still make some finger and elbow muscle movements at the start.

Brain-controlled spinal stimulation for arm rehab after neck injury

This study tests a brain-controlled spinal stimulation approach to improve arm (upper limb) movement after a neck spinal cord injury. It may help people who have very limited arm function after a stable, traumatic injury, using frequent training and device-related checks.

Robot therapy to improve arm movement after long-term stroke

This trial tests whether a therapy robot (the Luna EMG rehabilitation robot) can improve arm movement and be acceptable to use for people with chronic stroke. It focuses on helping the arm recover function over time and seeing how well patients tolerate the approach.