Clinical trials: Hand Function, open to volunteers
Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia, Infantile
Using Power Mobility Training to Promote Arm & Hand Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Approximately 40% of children with ambulatory cerebral palsy have significant functional asymmetries in arm and hand function. Children with these significant functional asymmetries have difficulties using their more-affected…
- Trial name
- NCT07342348
- Testing
- Arm- and hand-use focused power mobility training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Grand Valley State University
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
Evaluation of Upper Extremity Functions in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome Patients
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) is a disease characterized by daytime hypercapnia and sleep-related respiratory disturbances in individuals with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m², without any other condition…
- Trial name
- NCT06766110
- Testing
- Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Coronary Arterial Disease (CAD), Distal Raidal Artery
Hand Dysfunction in Coronary Diagnosis and Intervention Via Distal Radial Access
Randomized controlled trial for comparison of the hand dysfunction in coronary diagnosis and intervention via distal vs conventional radial access
- Conditions
- Coronary Arterial Disease (CAD), Distal Raidal Artery, Hand Functions
- Trial name
- CONFINE (NCT06986889)
- Testing
- Conventional radial artery access, Distal radial artery access
- Volunteers
- 640 people
- Sponsor
- Wujin People's Hospital
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Assessment of a Physio-neuro Platform (SynPhNe) for Home-based Retraining of Hand Function in Stroke Survivors
The goal of this study is to: 1. Assess the usability of the SynPhNe device in a home environment. 2. Evaluate the efficacy of the SynPhNe home use device to improve motor hand function in chronic stroke subjects as compared to…
- Trial name
- NCT02896348
- Testing
- SynPhNe platform, Conventional therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Spinal Cord Injury Cervical
Restoration of Hand Function in Cervical SCI
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new method of restoring hand function to people with spinal cord injury. Current methods to restore hand function include tendon transfers and nerve transfers.
- Trial name
- KeyGrip (NCT06611748)
- Testing
- Key Grip, Implanted Key Grip Electrodes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Burns
Validity and Reliability of Arabic Version of Michigan Hand Questionnaire in Assessment of Hand Function Post-burn
The purpose of the study will to test the: Face validity of Arabic version of Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire in assessment of hand function post burn.
- Trial name
- NCT07614971
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC), Hand Grip Strength
Using Strength Tests to Better Understand How Pancreatic Cancer Affects Muscle Mass and Quality of Life
The goal of this clinical trial is to measure hand grip strength in adults with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The main questions it aims to answer are: Is it feasible to measure hand grip strength as part of a clinic…
- Trial name
- PanFit (NCT07255001)
- Testing
- Hand grip strength assessments using a dynamometer
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- British Columbia Cancer Agency
Stroke
Dynamic-orthosis Programs for Stroke Hand Function
This study aims to investigate the training benefits of modular 3D printed dynamic orthoses on upper limb function in stroke survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT06271187
- Testing
- Dynamic-orthosis, Traditional stroke occupational therapy training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Fatigue, Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
Functional and Performance Determinants in Climbers: Examining the Role of Mobility, Stability, and Fatigue Across Proficiency Levels
The primary objective is to understand how motor skills and fatigue affect climbing performance in indoor and outdoor climbers, also comparing elite and amateur climbers.
- Conditions
- Fatigue, Joint Hypermobility Syndrome, Climbing Injuries, Cognitive Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT06830655
- Testing
- Fatigue Protocol
- Where
- 2 sites in Poland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Gdansk
Hand Injuries
Kinesiophobia and Functional Outcomes in Hand Injuries
Hand and forearm injuries are among the most common traumatic injuries and may result in substantial functional limitations, reduced work capacity, and decreased quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07668544
- Testing
- Standard Surgical Treatment and Routine Postoperative Care
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ebru Aloğlu Çiftçi
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Functional Recovery in Humans With Tetraplegia
In support of the long-term goal of developing new strategies to increase limb function after SCI, the objectives of this proposal are to: 1) Examine the behavioral and physiological effects of TESS on upper-limb muscles after…
- Trial name
- NCT05157282
- Testing
- TESS, Training, Motor Task
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Hemiplegia, Hemiplegia Due to Stroke
ICF-Based Effects of PNF and Kinesio Taping on Hand Function in Hemiplegic Stroke
This clinical trial aims to compare the effects of kinesio taping and PNF on hemiplegic hand functions. In addition, the effects of these applications on body structure, activity, and participation will be examined.
- Conditions
- Hemiplegia, Hemiplegia Due to Stroke, Hand Functionality, Upper Extremity
- Trial name
- NCT07014696
- Testing
- PNF application Group, KB application Group, PNF+KB application Group
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Cerebral Palsy
Robot-assisted Training in Children With CP
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability in early childhood causing serious motor and sensory impairments. Effective interventions for the recovery of motor functions are of profound significance to children…
- Trial name
- NCT06450158
- Testing
- Robot (Amadeo)-assisted Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cook Children's Health Care System
Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Disease
Paired Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation to Recover Hand Function in SCI
Individuals who suffer a spinal cord injury in the neck region have difficulty using their hands due to paralysis and/or weakness of their arms and hand muscles.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Disease, Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
- Trial name
- NCT06698224
- Testing
- Spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation, Paired spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
Systemic Sclerosis, Sclerodactyly
Hyaluronidase for Sclerodactyly in Systemic Sclerosis Trial
Translational studies have demonstrated reduced hyaluronidase activity in the skin of patients with systemic sclerosis. It is thought this may contribute to the progressive fibrosis seen in this disease.
- Trial name
- HASSc (NCT07697274)
- Testing
- Hyaluronidase (Hylenex)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Flexor Tendon Injury
Task-oriented Exercises and Mirror Therapy After Flexor Tendon Repair
The main objective of the study is to explore the effect of intervention with task-oriented exercises and mirror therapy on the outcomes of hand function post flexor tendon repair.
- Trial name
- NCT07152548
- Testing
- Task-oriented exercises and mirror therapy, Task-oriented exercises, Mirror Therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Moderate Arm Paresis, Ischemic Stroke
Comparison of Four-Channel Functional Electrical Stimulation vs. One-Channel Electrical Stimulation on Moderate Arm/Hand Paresis in Subacute Stroke Patients
This study will compare two treatments that may help participants recover after having suffered from stroke. Persons who experience weakness or paralysis of their arms/hands will be randomly placed in one of two groups.
- Trial name
- MKES2 (NCT07098572)
- Testing
- Cyclic single channel neuromuscular stimulation, Electromyogram-triggered 4 channel neuromuscular stimulation
- Where
- 3 sites in Austria
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GmbH
Core Stability, Core Stabilization
Investigation of the Relationship Between Core Stability and Reaction Time, Hand-Eye Coordination, Pain, and Functional Status in Individuals With Rotator Cuff Lesions
Rotator cuff lesions are among the most common problems within musculoskeletal disorders. The prevalence of these lesions increases with age, and they encompass a wide spectrum of various injuries and pathological conditions.
- Conditions
- Core Stability, Core Stabilization, Reaction Time, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07089628
- Testing
- Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University
Systemic Sclerosis
Hand Function Impairment in Systemic Sclerosis: Outcomes, Mechanisms and Experience (HANDSOME)
Almost 90% of systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients experience hand function limitation, which leads to impaired daily functioning and work participation.
- Trial name
- NCT06133244
- Testing
- Imaging, blood samples, fuctional tests and physical examination
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- UMC Utrecht
Functional Electrical Stimulation
Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Hand Functions in Stroke Patients
Background: Hand dysfunction is one of the most disabling consequences of stroke and significantly limits independence in activities of daily living.
- Trial name
- NCT07456293
- Testing
- functional electrical stimulation, Conventional physiotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University