Clinical trials
Upper Limb Injury clinical trials
Below are recruiting upper limb injury clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 68 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05615766Recruiting
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.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT03631628Recruiting
Mirror therapy with gentle nerve stimulation for stroke arm recovery
This study tests whether combining mirror therapy with mild electrical nerve stimulation can help improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. It may be an option if you can move your unaffected arm and have some shoulder and wrist movement on your affected side.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 50–85 - NCT06543277Recruiting
Nerve stimulation with hand therapy for spinal cord injury
This trial tests a safe, non-invasive nerve stimulation on the ear combined with arm and hand therapy to see if it can improve movement and function for people with neck-level spinal cord injury who still have some hand ability.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07749612Recruiting
Robotic arm trainer for stroke and brain injury recovery
This trial tests a robotic device that helps people move their arms and hands during rehabilitation after a stroke, brain injury, or spinal cord injury. The goal is to improve arm function and make daily tasks easier.
DhakaAges 18–60 - NCT07153536Recruiting
Spinal stimulation and therapy for arm weakness after stroke
This trial tests if electrical stimulation of the spinal cord, combined with physical therapy, can improve arm and hand function after a stroke. It is for people who have had a stroke more than 6 months ago and still have significant weakness in one arm.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 22–70 - NCT07722429Recruiting
Personalized spinal stimulation for arm function after spinal injury
This study tests a personalized electrical stimulation treatment placed near the spine to see if it can improve arm and hand function after a spinal cord injury. If you have a stable injury above the mid-back and have not had new nerve problems in the last 6 months, you may be able to join.
Hualien CityAges 18–70 - NCT04032990Enrolling by invitation
Testing a skin-based nerve stimulation for kids’ arm function
This trial studies whether a painless, skin-based treatment (stimulation over the spine) is safe and feasible to improve arm and hand function in children with a spinal cord injury. It’s mainly designed to see if the approach can be done safely and whether it may help upper-limb skills.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 4–18 - NCT06775925Recruiting
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.
Nottwil, Canton of LucerneAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07448103Recruiting
Robot-assisted rehab for kids with brain injury
This trial uses a social robot and artificial intelligence to help children with acquired brain injury do rehabilitation exercises at the hospital or at home. The robot guides them through arm and hand activities to improve movement and recovery.
Madrid, MadridAges 7–16 - 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 - NCT06089915Recruiting
Robot-assisted arm exercise for cervical spinal cord injury
This trial tests a robot that helps move your arms if you have a cervical spinal cord injury. It may improve arm strength and function through guided exercise.
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06153121Recruiting
Arm and shoulder tests for healthy tennis players and swimmers
This study is for healthy tennis players and swimmers. It tests a set of physical performance tests for the upper body (arms, shoulders, hands) to see how well they measure athletic ability. If you are a competitive tennis player or swimmer and have no arm or shoulder problems, you may be eligible.
GhentAges 12–40 - NCT05142943Recruiting
Virtual reality to improve arm function after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether a virtual reality program that creates a feeling of body ownership can help improve arm and hand movement in people who have an incomplete spinal cord injury in the neck. It aims to find a new, engaging way to boost recovery.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–99 - NCT07749625Recruiting
Robotic arm training for recovery after stroke or injury
This study tests whether a robotic arm trainer can help improve arm movement and function in people with conditions like stroke, spinal cord injury, or brain injury. It may help you regain strength and control in your arm.
DhakaAges 18–60 - NCT07720882Recruiting
Brain implant study to restore hand function after spinal cord injury
This trial tests a fully implanted wireless brain-computer interface (BCI) to help people with paralysis from a neck-level spinal cord injury regain hand and arm movement. The BCI reads brain signals and sends them to your arm, bypassing the damaged spinal cord.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT05991804Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation to improve arm function after injury
This trial tests a treatment that uses mild electrical stimulation on the upper spine to help improve arm and hand function after a recent spinal cord injury. It is for people who are in the hospital and have injury levels between C1 and C8.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06215625Recruiting
Smart arm rehab for stroke and spinal cord injury
This study tests a smart home-based upper limb rehabilitation program for people with stroke or spinal cord injury. It uses technology to help improve arm and hand movement.
TainanAges 20–79 - NCT04110730Recruiting
Testing 3D-printed prostheses on hand and arm brain signals
This study looks at how 3D-printed prosthetic devices affect brain and nerve activity related to moving and using the upper limb. You might be able to join if you are a child or teen who is missing part of a hand/arm and has upper-limb movement difficulties.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 3–18 - NCT06773286Recruiting
Stimulation and therapy for hand function after spinal cord injury
This trial is testing a safe method of electrical stimulation through the skin (called transcutaneous stimulation) combined with physical therapy to help people who recently had a cervical spinal cord injury improve hand and arm function. It is designed for people who are still in the hospital rehab setting.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–75 - NCT06754579Recruiting
High-volume arm training for physical and mental gains
This study tests whether doing high-volume arm exercises improves both your physical strength and your thinking skills. It's for people who are not very active and are generally healthy.
Tarsus, Mersi̇nAges 18–50 - NCT06733025Recruiting
Comparing surgery and Botox for arm spasticity
This trial compares two treatments—Botox injections or surgery—for arm and hand spasticity after a stroke, brain injury, or spinal cord injury. It may help you decide which option works best for you.
MölndalAges 18 years+ - NCT06782464Recruiting
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.
LuxembourgAges 18 years+ - NCT07860827Recruiting
Robotic arm training for people with tetraplegia
This study tests whether robotic arm training helps people with tetraplegia (paralysis of both arms and legs) improve arm and hand strength after a recent spinal cord injury. Participants use a robot that guides their arm movements, and the study checks if this training leads to better function.
Negrar, VenetoAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for upper limb injury?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 68 recruiting upper limb injury 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 injury 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 injury 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.