Clinical trials
Upper Limb clinical trials
Below are recruiting upper limb clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 198 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06303869Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for speech after stroke
This study tests if deep brain stimulation (a small device implanted in the brain) can improve speech and arm movement after a stroke that affected the deeper parts of the brain. It is designed for people who have trouble speaking clearly (dysarthria) from their stroke.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–75 - NCT06270238Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation to improve arm function after stroke
This trial tests whether a personalized, non-invasive brain stimulation treatment (rTMS) can help improve arm function in people who had a stroke within the past 3 months. It is designed for patients with moderate to severe arm weakness who are still in the hospital.
SeoulAges 19 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT05376332Enrolling by invitation
Testing a new arm prosthesis control and training approach
This study is testing different ways to control an arm prosthesis for people missing a hand or lower arm (transradial amputation). It may help compare how well people can use a myoelectric (muscle-signal) prosthesis using either direct control or pattern recognition.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18–65 - 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 - 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 - NCT04947462Recruiting
Improved control of prosthetic arms with hand nerve signals
This study tests a new way to connect nerve signals from your amputated arm to a prosthetic hand, which may help you control it more naturally and feel what the hand is touching.
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+ - 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 - NCT04733599Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for long-term arm nerve pain
This trial tests whether a high-frequency spinal cord stimulator can reduce long-term nerve pain in the arm after a brachial plexus injury. It may help people whose pain has lasted at least 3 months despite standard treatments.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04752774RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
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.
Downey, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - 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 - 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 - NCT07418645Recruiting
Touch feedback system for arm amputees
This study tests a new system that gives you touch sensations through a prosthetic hand. It aims to help you feel more connected to the device and improve how you use it.
Pisa, PIAges 18–80 - NCT07466823Recruiting
Spasticity Patterns and Quality of Life in MS
This study looks at patterns of muscle stiffness (spasticity) in people with multiple sclerosis and how these patterns affect daily life and well-being. It aims to better understand the link between spasticity and quality of life.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06439823Recruiting
Study of arm and leg movement in people with walking problems
This study observes how your arms and legs move as you walk or do other activities. It compares people with conditions that affect movement (like muscle diseases) to healthy volunteers to understand differences.
Liège, LiegeAges 2 years+ - NCT06283186RecruitingPhase 1
Exercise and pain relief in arms vs. legs: a healthy volunteer study
This trial compares how well exercise reduces pain sensitivity in the arms versus the legs. Healthy participants will do exercise and have their pain response measured to understand how exercise can naturally relieve pain.
MadridAges 18–64
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for upper limb?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 198 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.