Clinical trials
Upper Limb clinical trials
Below are recruiting upper limb clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 200 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07233161Recruiting
Modified arm therapy for early stroke recovery
This trial tests a modified version of constraint-induced movement therapy to help improve arm function in people who have had a stroke within the last 15 days. You may benefit if you have weakness in one arm and can follow simple instructions.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06925425Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for arm skills in children with cerebral palsy
This study tests if a special electrical stimulation therapy, used during specific tasks, can improve arm and hand control in children with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. It aims to help kids with moderate to severe motor challenges gain better use of their upper limbs.
Alexandria, EgyptAges 2–6 - NCT07439367Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve arm movement after stroke
This study tests a new type of non-invasive brain stimulation to help people with arm weakness after a stroke improve their movement and daily function.
Carouge, Canton of GenevaAges 18 years+ - NCT07092436Recruiting
Testing a new device for arm rehab in children
This trial tests a new device called PhiCube that helps children with movement problems improve arm and hand function through fun, interactive activities. It may be an option for children with conditions like cerebral palsy or coordination difficulties.
Bosisio Parini, LCAges 4–18 - NCT06400849Recruiting
Cooling and compression to prevent nerve damage from chemo
This trial tests whether adding a cooling and compression treatment to your hands and feet during chemotherapy can help prevent nerve damage (neuropathy) caused by the drug paclitaxel. It may be a good option for people with breast cancer who are about to start this type of chemotherapy and want to reduce side effects.
NiceAges 18–99 - NCT04663893Recruiting
Study of fractures around implants after injury or surgery
This study looks at how often certain shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee fractures happen around orthopedic hardware (implants), and how they affect recovery and outcomes. Results may help doctors choose better treatment and predict risks for patients with these fracture types.
BarcelonaAges 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+ - NCT06685094Recruiting
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.
Murcia, MurciaAges 18–80 - NCT03136341RecruitingPhase 4
Dysport injections for task-specific hand tremor
This study tests whether injections of botulinum toxin (Dysport) can help people whose hand tremor only happens when they try to do specific tasks, like pouring a drink or eating. If you qualify, you would receive injections and be monitored to see if your tremor improves.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT06082349Recruiting
LVA surgery vs sham for cancer-related lymphedema
This study tests a surgery called lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) against a sham (placebo) surgery to see if it helps reduce swelling in people with lymphedema caused by cancer treatment. It is for patients with early-stage lymphedema in one arm or leg that hasn't improved with standard care.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT05142800Recruiting
Screening for Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Targeted Therapy
This study is looking at whether targeted therapy for breast cancer changes the risk of arm swelling (lymphedema). It is a screening trial that uses a machine to measure arm size and check for any swelling early on.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT06409754Recruiting
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.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18 years+ - NCT06616025RecruitingPhase 3
Study of NTX-001 for nerve repair in arm injuries
This trial tests a surgical glue-like product (NTX-001) to help mend cut nerves in the arm or hand. If successful, it could improve recovery of movement and feeling after nerve injury.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - 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 - 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 - NCT07876115Recruiting
Comparing a new bionic hand to your current one
This study tests a new bionic hand (the TASKA GEN2) to see how it compares to your current prosthesis. If you join, you'll use both hands and share your experience to help improve future devices.
Multiple LocationsAges 18 years+ - NCT05638191Recruiting
Nerve transfer surgery for arm grasp after neck spinal cord injury
This study looks at whether nerve transfer surgery can help restore hand grasp function after a neck (cervical) spinal cord injury. You may be eligible if your injury is recent and you meet specific strength patterns and can commit to rehabilitation after surgery.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT06946082Recruiting
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.
IzmirAges 18 years+ - NCT06312631Recruiting
Home glove helps stroke survivors use their arm
This study tests a home-use glove (SaeboGlove®) that may help people who had a stroke grip and hold objects with their hand. It looks at how using the glove affects arm function and what factors help people stick with the program.
ToulouseAges 18–90 - NCT05872191Enrolling by invitation
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.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–80 - NCT05804643Recruiting
MRI scans to study swelling from breast cancer
This study uses special MRI (a detailed body scan) to better evaluate arm or hand swelling caused by breast-cancer–related lymphedema. It may help doctors understand how to measure lymphedema more accurately.
TaipeiAges 20 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for upper limb?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 200 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.