Clinical trials: Hand
Hand Hygiene
The Impact of WASH on Handwashing Practices Among School Children in Nigeria.
Children are considered as the most vulnerable group of individuals affected by lack of water, sanitation and hygiene facilities which predisposes them to a wide range of enteric diseases particularly diarrhoeal and parasitic…
- Trial name
- WASHEDUP (NCT06486376)
- Testing
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Education Against Diarrhoea, Undernutrition and Pneumonia
- Where
- Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 3,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Neo Child Initiative for Africa
Regional Anesthesia Morbidity
Verapamil in Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block
Supraclavicular brachial plexus block (SCBPB) is the common approach to provide surgical anesthesia of upper limb. The effects of single-injection brachial plexus nerve blocks recede after several hours unmasking the moderate to…
- Trial name
- NCT05183997
- Testing
- complete blood count, prothrombin time, prothrombin concentration
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Scoliosis, Kyphosis
The Spinal Navigation Trial - Surgical Navigation or Free Hand Technique in Spine Surgery
The spinal navigation trial (SPINAV) is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating the use of computer-assisted navigation in surgery for spinal deformity
- Trial name
- SPINAV (NCT05107310)
- Testing
- Pedicle screws insertion by free hand technique, Pedicle screws insertion using ARSN, Pedicle screws insertion using IRSN
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Lateral Epicondylitis
Grip Strength or Pinch Strength in Lateral Epicondylitis
Grip strength can be decreased in lateral epicondylitis. Pinch strength is also affected in people suffering from lateral epicondylitis.
- Trial name
- NCT04206423
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital
Lacerations
Suturing vs Biological Adhesive in Simple Lacerations of Hand
To assess the difference in clinical outcome between lacerations in the hand treated by sutures versus treated by tissue adhesive.
- Trial name
- sutvsglu (NCT00524888)
- Testing
- suturing laceration, bioadhesive
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Hand Injuries, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Clinical Utility of ESWT in Restoring Hand Function of Patients With Nerve Injury and Hypertrophic Scars Due to Burns
Joint contractures and nerve injuries are common after hand burns. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is effective not only for the regeneration of various tissues, including scar tissues, but also for reducing pain and…
- Conditions
- Hand Injuries, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Burns
- Trial name
- NCT06438224
- Testing
- Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital
Osteoarthritis
Subject Insights to Understand the Hand Osteoarthritis (HOA)
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease which causes joints to become painful and stiff. HOA is the second most common form of OA and is characterized by stiffness, joint pain and inflammation and tenderness in the…
- Trial name
- NCT03271203
- Testing
- Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire, Real-time data capture app
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Perinatal Stroke, Cerebral Palsy
Enhancing Motor Plasticity After Perinatal Stroke Using tDCS
The purpose of this study is to test tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation), a type of non-invasive brain stimulation, to determine whether it can improve motor function in children with perinatal stroke and hemiparesis.
- Trial name
- tDCS (NCT02170285)
- Testing
- Interventional TDCS
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Morbid Obesity
Stapled vs Hand Sewn Anastomosis in Roux en Y Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity: Randomized Clinical Trial
The purpose of this study is to compare postoperative complications between hand sewn and stapled anastomosis after performing Roux en Y-Gastric Bypass as a treatment for morbid obesity.
- Trial name
- STAVHAS (NCT02077517)
- Testing
- Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca
Cold Exposure, Body Temperature Regulation
Hand Cooling With Ice Packs in Healthy Young Men
This randomized, parallel-group study looked at how a standard 15-minute ice pack applied to the back of the hand affects skin temperature and how cold and comfortable the hand feels, compared with a room-temperature water pack.
- Conditions
- Cold Exposure, Body Temperature Regulation, Thermal Comfort Perception
- Trial name
- ICEHAND (NCT07254182)
- Testing
- Ice Pack (Localized Cryotherapy), Thermoneutral Water Pack (Control)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
Hand Injuries, Hand Injuries and Disorders
Early Ultrasound-guided Nerve Block for Painful Hand Injuries in the Emergency Department
This study aims to determine whether early initiation of temporary nerve block therapy improves patient satisfaction, decreases patient pain and discomfort, decreases the use of dangerous medications such as narcotics, and frees…
- Trial name
- NCT03195413
- Testing
- Ultrasound-guided forearm nerve block, 1:1 volume measured solution of: 1% lidocaine without epinephrine and 0.5% bupivacaine without epinephrine, Bedside ultrasound machine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Determination of Clinical Effects, Presence of Inflammatory Cytokines
Long Term Comparison of Ultrasonic and Hand Instrumentation in the Maintenance of Peri-implant Tissues: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Nowadays, dental implants are a very attractive and affordable treatment option for patients. According to the American Society of Implant Dentistry the dental implant market in the U.S is projected to reach $1.3 billion by…
- Conditions
- Determination of Clinical Effects, Presence of Inflammatory Cytokines, Patients Perception of Discomfort, Titanium Scalers
- Trial name
- NCT02100384
- Testing
- Peri-implant maintenance
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Osteoarthritis
A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of GSK3196165 in Inflammatory Hand Osteoarthritis
This is a randomized, Phase IIa, multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel group study with the primary objective to assess the efficacy potential of GSK3196165 on pain, in subjects with active inflammatory hand…
- Trial name
- NCT02683785
- Testing
- GSK3196165
- Where
- 16 sites in United States, Germany and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Toe Transfer, Free Tissue Flap
Long Term Follow up of Toe-to-hand Transfers
Toe transfers are perceived to have changed the landscape of the injured hand over the last half century, yet there are limited validated data that unequivocally support the functional role of toe transfers after traumatic…
- Conditions
- Toe Transfer, Free Tissue Flap, Patient Reported Outcome Measures
- Trial name
- NCT06487676
- Testing
- Toe transfer, Replantation
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Diaphragm Injury
Comparison of Supraclavicular and Costoclavicular Brachial Plexus Blocks in Adult Patients
Hemidiaphragmatic paresis is a common side effect of brachial plexus blocks such as supraclavicular or infraclavicular block techniques.
- Trial name
- NCT06329440
- Testing
- Ultrasonographic measurement of diaphragm thickness
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Finger Injury
Surgical Versus Conservative Treatment of Acute Mallet Fingers; a Randomised Controlled Trial
The investigators are investigating if surgical treatment of injuries to the tendon which straightens the finger tip gives a better functional outcome than treatment with a splint while the tendon heals.
- Trial name
- NCT01016197
- Testing
- extensor tendon repair, Mallet splint for 4 weeks
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Sponsor
- Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Stroke
Robotic and Conventional Hand Therapy After Stroke
Weakness is a major cause of disability in stroke survivors. Rehabilitation techniques are often not effective in restoring full function of the upper limb.
- Trial name
- NCT03020576
- Testing
- Amadeo Hand Robot Device, Conventional Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Austria
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
mCIMT Effect Via Telerehabilitation
Effectiveness of Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Delivered Via Telerehabilitation in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Aim:In this prospective and randomized controlled thesis study; we aimed to compare Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT) delivered via Telerehabilitation with the home program in children with Unilateral Cerebral…
- Trial name
- NCT07237490
- Testing
- mCIMT via Telerehabilitation, home exercise program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Opioid Use, Hand Injuries and Disorders
Effectiveness of a Preoperative Educational Video for Reducing Opioid Consumption After Hand Surgery
This study seeks to determine if watching a preoperative educational video influences opioid consumption and proper disposal following elective hand surgery.
- Conditions
- Opioid Use, Hand Injuries and Disorders, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT04625868
- Testing
- Educational video
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Amputation; Traumatic, Hand
Functional Outcomes of Single Digit Replantation Versus Revision Amputation
The purpose of this study is to compare functional outcomes in single digit replantation subjects compared with revision amputation.
- Trial name
- NCT05155735
- Testing
- Replantation, Primary wound closure
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)