Clinical trials
Upper Limb clinical trials
Below are recruiting upper limb clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 206 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT04032990Recruiting
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 - NCT04119544Recruiting
Mirror therapy rehab for arm after recent stroke
This trial tests whether mirror-based therapy can help improve movement in the affected hand and wrist after a stroke. It may help you regain upper-limb function when standard rehab alone isn’t enough.
Reims, Champagne-ArdenneAges 18–100 - NCT04574037Recruiting
Predicting arm recovery after stroke
This study tries to predict how well your arm movement may improve after a stroke. It uses brain and/or nerve testing (like MRI and TMS) and could help doctors plan the best rehabilitation for you.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT04851886Recruiting
Vision tool to guide robot therapy for stroke arm posture
This trial tests a vision-based system that detects your arm and posture during robot-assisted upper-arm therapy after a prior stroke. It may help the robot guide treatment more safely and accurately based on your movements and positioning.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT07698405Recruiting
Advanced rehab technology for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests whether advanced technology-based rehabilitation can help people who have had a stroke regain movement and use of their affected arm. It may be a good option if you have had a single stroke and still have some arm weakness but no severe muscle tightness or memory problems.
Fiorenzuola d'Arda, PiacenzaAges 18 years+ - NCT06787729Recruiting
Using sensors and a smartphone to help arm recovery after stroke
This study tests if wearing small sensors on your arm at home and using a smartphone app can help improve how you use your weaker arm after a stroke. It is designed for people who are at least a year past their stroke and want to take an active role in their recovery.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT04947462Recruiting
Test for hand prosthesis control using nerve and movement feedback
This study tests a way to improve how a hand prosthesis works by using signals from your muscles and nerves along with feedback sensors. You may benefit from more natural or accurate prosthesis control, but you must be able to safely undergo study procedures and follow the protocol.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT04975646Recruiting
Goal-setting tool for upper-arm spasticity treatment
This study looks at whether a structured goal-setting approach helps measure and improve treatment for stiff, tight upper-arm muscles after a stroke. It tests how well patients’ (or caregivers’) goals can be tracked when receiving or considering botulinum toxin (BTX-A).
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT05034835Recruiting
Compression garments for arm nerve pain in CRPS
This study tests whether wearing a special compression sleeve or garment can reduce pain in people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) affecting the arm. It’s looking at pain changes while making sure it’s safe for your skin and blood flow.
Ploemeur, Brittany RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT05226637Recruiting
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.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18–99 - NCT05322837Recruiting
Tracking arm nerve and strength recovery after first stroke
This study follows how stroke survivors’ arm feeling (sensory) and movement (motor) recover over time. It may help clinicians better understand recovery patterns in Asian patients and improve rehabilitation support.
SingaporeAges 21–90 - NCT05479006Recruiting
tDCS for arm weakness after stroke
This trial tests whether a targeted, noninvasive brain stimulation (tDCS) can improve arm weakness and movement after stroke. It may help people who have significant trouble moving one arm on the side affected by stroke.
Urbana, IllinoisAges 18–90 - 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+ - NCT05665998Recruiting
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.
Lausanne, Canton of VaudAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT05817786Recruiting
Electrical nerve stimulation for persistent arm nerve pain
This trial tests whether stimulating the nerve roots in the shoulder area can reduce long-lasting nerve pain in one arm. It may help people whose arm pain has not improved with standard nerve-pain treatments.
Lyon, FranceAges 1.5 years–80 years - NCT05884125Recruiting
Electrical stimulation to help healing of arm nerve injuries
This trial studies whether electrical stimulation therapy can improve healing after certain arm (upper limb) nerve injuries. It is for people who are planning surgery to repair a damaged nerve, such as through nerve transfer, direct repair, or nerve grafting.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–80 - NCT05884762Recruiting
Brain training rehab for arm recovery after a recent stroke
This trial tests an upper-limb (arm/hand) rehabilitation program guided by brain activity signals, started soon after a stroke. It may help people with early incomplete arm recovery improve hand and arm function.
RennesAges 18–80 - NCT05902910Recruiting
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.
BrestAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06000904Recruiting
Turning ability after stroke study
This study looks at how people who have had a stroke perform turning movements, to help improve rehabilitation. You may be eligible if you had a single stroke at least six months ago and can walk with some help.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06057584Recruiting
Sensory and motor training for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests a special training program that combines touch and movement exercises to help people who have had a stroke improve the use of their affected arm and hand. It is designed for those who still have some movement but also have trouble with sensation.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 20 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for upper limb?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 206 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.