Clinical trials
Upper Limb clinical trials
Below are recruiting upper limb clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 208 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06109324Recruiting
Robotic exercises for sensory and cognitive recovery after stroke
This study tests whether robotic exercises can improve sensory and cognitive abilities in people who recently had a stroke. It may help you regain better function in your daily activities.
FlorenceAges 18–85 - NCT07404761Recruiting
Moving your arm after stroke or TBI
This study tests a device that uses mild electrical pulses and augmented reality (a computer overlay on real life) to help people who have arm or hand weakness after a recent stroke or brain injury regain movement.
HaifaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07034300RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing lidocaine with and without dexmedetomidine for arm surgery
This trial tests whether adding dexmedetomidine to lidocaine works better for numbing the arm during surgery. Patients get numbing medicine through a special IV in the arm while the surgery is happening.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT07054424Recruiting
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.
TaoyuanAges 40–80 - NCT07429188Recruiting
Study of upper-limb assistive device users
This study looks at how well upper-limb assistive devices (like robotic arms) work for people who use them and for their caregivers. You and your caregiver can help by sharing your experiences in video interviews.
PerpignanAges 18 years+ - NCT06765486Recruiting
Exercise and pain relief: arm vs leg training
This trial compares how resistance training of the arms versus legs affects your body's natural ability to reduce pain. It may help understand which type of exercise is best for managing pain.
MadridAges 18–64 - NCT06569771Recruiting
How patients feel about using their arm after stroke rehab
This study looks at how people feel about using their arm after a stroke during intensive rehab. It helps understand if therapy makes a difference in how you use your arm in daily life.
Charleroi, HainautAges 18 years+ - NCT06725784Recruiting
Robot-assisted arm rehab with different levels of supervision
This study tests a robot called ReHandyBot that helps people exercise their arm and hand. Researchers want to see if it works well when a therapist is nearby or far away, and how much it costs.
BrissagoAges 18–90 - NCT06839482Recruiting
Robot-assisted arm therapy after recent stroke
This study tests whether a robot-assisted therapy program can help people recover arm and hand movement after a recent stroke. If you had a stroke less than 3 months ago and have some weakness in your arm but can still move it a little, this trial may help you regain function.
Elkins Park, PennsylvaniaAges 18–85 - NCT07290595RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Comparing two medicines for faster nerve block in arm surgery
This study compares two medicines (dexmedetomidine and dexamethasone) added to a numbing drug (ropivacaine) for a nerve block in the collarbone area. The goal is to see which combination works faster and better for pain relief during upper limb surgery.
Sāhīwāl, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–70 - NCT06918522Recruiting
Sophrology and art therapy for hand surgery patients
This trial offers sophrology (relaxation techniques) and art therapy to people recovering from hand or upper limb surgery at Lyon University Hospital. It aims to see if these mind-body approaches help during recovery.
LyonAges 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 - NCT07450274Recruiting
Arm and hand rehab after a first stroke
This trial tests a rehabilitation program to improve arm and hand function after a first stroke. It is designed for people who have some movement but need extra help to recover strength and control.
RzeszówAges 45–80 - NCT07497100Recruiting
Arm function and daily life in hemiplegic cerebral palsy
This study looks at how arm and hand function affects daily activities in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. It aims to help understand how to improve participation in everyday tasks.
CairoAges 5–8 - 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+ - NCT06968676Recruiting
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.
Leganés, MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT07349173Recruiting
Testing a new way to assess hand and arm awareness
This study explores how people perceive the space around their affected arm or hand after a condition called 'exclusion' (partial loss of awareness or use). It uses virtual reality to test this, which might lead to better therapies.
NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT06641193Enrolling by invitation
rTMS for arm slowness in early Parkinson's
This trial tests a brain stimulation technique called rTMS to see if it can help improve slowness of movement in the arm and hand. It's for people with early-stage Parkinson's whose symptoms started on the left side and whose main problem is moving slowly.
Shanghai, ChinaAges 50–75 - NCT05713890Recruiting
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.
Milan, MilanAges 18–65 - NCT06951035Recruiting
Brain stimulation and BCI for arm movement after stroke
This study tests whether combining brain stimulation (rTMS) with a brain-computer interface (a device that reads your brain signals) can help improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. It is for people who had a single stroke more than 6 months ago and still have some weakness but can move their fingers slightly.
ParisAges 18–85 - NCT06674057Recruiting
Taping with physical therapy for arm function after stroke
This study tests whether adding kinesio-taping to standard physical therapy helps improve arm movement and reduce stiffness in people recovering from a recent stroke.
IslamabadAges 40–65 - NCT06962722Recruiting
Arm training to boost thinking in healthy older adults
This study tests whether a gentle arm movement training program can help keep your thinking skills sharp as you age. It's for healthy older adults who have no memory, heart, or other major health problems.
Derby, DerbyshireAges 65–85 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for upper limb?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 208 recruiting upper limb 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 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 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.