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
- NCT07136506Recruiting
Walking and arm movement study in healthy volunteers
This study looks at how people walk and move their arms to gather normal movement patterns. It may help doctors better understand different movement conditions in the future.
LiègeAges 18 years+ - NCT07136844Recruiting
Walking and arm movement study for nerve and muscle conditions
This study uses motion analysis to understand walking and arm function in adults with certain neurological or metabolic diseases. The goal is to find patterns that help doctors better manage these conditions.
LiègeAges 18 years+ - NCT07146789Recruiting
Home arm exercise program for stroke recovery
This trial tests a home-based arm exercise program for people who had a single stroke 3 to 12 months ago. The program is designed to help improve arm function and quality of life through repeated, graded movements.
ValenciaAges 18 years+ - NCT07151729Recruiting
Mild Brain Stimulation to Improve Arm Recovery After Stroke
This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (called tDCS) can help people recover arm movement after a recent stroke. It is for people who have severe weakness in one arm and are still within the first 8 weeks of recovery.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 21–80 - 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 - NCT07156955Recruiting
Arm movement training after stroke
This trial tests a training program that uses your sense of arm position to improve arm movement after a stroke. It may help if you have trouble feeling where your arm is in space.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07254390Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests whether gentle electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve in the ear can improve arm and hand recovery when combined with physical therapy. It is for people who had a stroke within the last 6 months and have some arm weakness but can still move their arm a little.
Montescano, PaviaAges 18 years+ - NCT07257679RecruitingPhase 4
Gentle touch for arm swelling after breast cancer surgery
This study tests a gentle hand-on technique (called Gentle Touch) to see if it helps reduce arm swelling in women who developed lymphedema after breast cancer surgery. It may offer a new way to manage this side effect.
Roma, RMAges 30–75 - NCT07273201Recruiting
Comparing two arm exercises after stroke
This study tests two different types of arm exercises to see which one helps improve arm function better during early stroke recovery. It is for people who recently had a stroke on one side of their brain and are in the early stages of recovery.
CairoAges 50–60 - NCT07285837Recruiting
Intensive arm rehab for kids with cerebral palsy
This study tests an intensive rehabilitation program for the upper limb (arm and hand) in children and teens with cerebral palsy. It aims to improve arm function and may help your child gain more control and independence.
Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry, Île-de-France RegionAges 3–17 - NCT07288385Recruiting
Virtual reality and brain stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests if using virtual reality along with mild brain stimulation can help improve arm and hand movement in people who have had a stroke. It is for those who are at least three months past their stroke and have moderate arm weakness.
RiyadhAges 18 years+ - NCT07357181Recruiting
How handedness affects arm recovery after stroke
This trial looks at how being left- or right-handed affects arm recovery after a recent stroke. It aims to help personalize rehabilitation for better outcomes.
OrléansAges 18 years+ - NCT07366697Recruiting
Using wrist sensors to measure daily arm use after stroke
This study tests whether wearing small activity monitors on both wrists for 3 days can better measure how stroke affects daily two-handed tasks. It aims to improve understanding of real-world arm function.
LeuvenAges 18–80 - NCT07383753Recruiting
Virtual hand and arm assessments for kids with cerebral palsy
This study tests whether a virtual visit can assess hand and arm function in children with cerebral palsy. It may help families get care without traveling to a clinic.
Ajax, OntarioAges 6–17 - NCT07384143Recruiting
Robotic arm rehab for cognitive recovery after stroke
This study tests whether robot-assisted arm exercises can help people recover both arm movement and thinking skills. It may be an option if you have arm weakness after a stroke or other neurological condition.
Messina, MaineAges 18–75 - NCT07388381Recruiting
Blood infection and vein clots from long IV catheters
This study looks at how often people with a blood infection from a PICC or midline catheter also get a blood clot in the vein of their arm. The goal is to learn more about this problem so doctors can better prevent and treat it.
Nice, CHU de NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT07500480Recruiting
Home use of a wearable grasping device after stroke
This trial tests if a wearable device that helps open and close the hand can be used at home by people who have weakness after a stroke. It may help improve your ability to grasp objects like a glass or spoon.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT07441057Recruiting
Studying a therapy for arm movement in kids with stroke
This study tests whether a therapy called CHRIST can help children who've had a stroke improve the movement and function of their affected arm and hand.
Mandi Bahāuddīn, Punjab ProvinceAges 7–12 - NCT07467915Recruiting
Combined mirror therapy and soft robotic glove for hand recovery after stroke
This trial tests if using a soft robotic glove together with mirror therapy can help improve hand and arm movement in people recovering from a stroke. You would wear the glove on your affected hand while looking in a mirror at your unaffected hand, which may help retrain your brain.
Baghdad, BabylonAges 18–70 - NCT07475741Recruiting
Exergaming for better arm and hand function in Parkinson's
This trial tests whether exergaming (video games that involve physical movement) can improve arm and hand function in people with early-stage Parkinson's disease. It may help you move better and do daily tasks more easily.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–85 - NCT07509944Recruiting
Brain activity in stroke patients during mirror movement
This study uses a brain imaging technique called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to look at how the brain works when stroke patients perform mirror movements. It aims to help understand brain recovery after a first-time stroke.
HangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT07520032Recruiting
Shockwave therapy for arm function after stroke
This trial tests whether a non-invasive shockwave treatment can help improve arm movement and strength in people who had their first stroke within the past 6 months. The goal is to see if this therapy reduces stiffness and helps patients regain better use of their arm.
Ajman, Ajman EmirateAges 18–65 - NCT07604181Recruiting
Telerehabilitation vs clinic therapy for stroke arm recovery
This trial compares two ways of helping stroke survivors regain arm and hand function: therapy done remotely online versus in-person at a clinic. Both use a specialized approach called constraint-induced movement therapy, which encourages use of the weaker arm. The study aims to see which method works better for people in the first 6 months after stroke.
Faisalabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–70 - NCT07609966Recruiting
Virtual Reality for Stroke Arm Recovery
This trial tests whether virtual reality exercises help stroke patients recover arm and hand movement faster and better. You'd use VR games alongside your regular rehabilitation therapy in the hospital and after going home.
GironaAges 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.