Clinical trials: Hand Functions
Spinal Cord Injury
Improving Motor Function After Spinal Cord Injury
The goals of this study are to examine the physiology of Central Nervous System pathways contributing to the control of upper and lower extremity movements after SCI, and to promote the recovery of extremity movements by using…
- Trial name
- NCT01915095
- Testing
- rTMS, Training, Motor Task
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Pulmonary Function; Newborn, Abnormal, Infant Wheeze
Vitamin C to Decrease Effects of Smoking in Pregnancy on Infant Lung Function
Vitamin C supplementation (500 mg per day) given to pregnant women who can not quit smoking will improve the pulmonary function tests in their offspring measured at 3 months of age.
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Function; Newborn, Abnormal, Infant Wheeze, In-utero Nicotine, Second Hand Smoke
- Trial name
- VCSIP (NCT01723696)
- Testing
- Vitamin C +prenatal vitamin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 252 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Neuromuscular Blockade
Comparison of Neuromuscular Recovery at the Hand and Foot
Gold standard for neuromuscular blockade evaluation is accelerometry in three dimensions at the thumb. There are many times that measurement at the hand can be falsely under-estimated intraoperatively secondary to constriction of…
- Trial name
- NCT06236763
- Testing
- TOFscan foot
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal
End Stage Liver Disease
Evaluation of Frailty and Functional Capacity in End-Stage Liver Disease
Development of fibrosis plays a main role in the pathophysiology of liver diseases. The rate of progression in fibrogenesis varies according to the type of underlying liver disease and varies with the environment and host-related…
- Trial name
- NCT04220723
- Testing
- Frailty Assessment, Functional Capacity Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Breast Cancer, FIT-HaNSA
The Validity and Reliability of FIT-HaNSA in Breast Cancer Patients
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women and covers 25% of all cancers. After mastectomy and reconstruction, many patients develop various upper extremity complications such as joint movement limitation, pain…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, FIT-HaNSA, Upper Extremity Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT04795778
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
Cortical Lesions in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease, leading to inflammation and degeneration of neurons in the entire central nervous system (CNS).
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting, Multiple Sclerosis, Secondary Progressive
- Trial name
- CLiMS (NCT03653585)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance
Healthy
Effects Of The Core Stability Exercises On Balance And Hand Functions
The core region is prescribed as a box which is formed from abdominal muscles at the front, paraspinals and glutueal muscles on the back, diaphragm on the roof, oblique abdominal muscles on sides and hip joint and pelvic girdle…
- Trial name
- NCT03440684
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Healthy Adult
Exploring Innovative Strategies to Enhance Eye-Hand Coordination and Cognitive Functions Through Drone Catching Exercise.
Eye-hand coordination (EHC) is a critical cognitive-motor function that enables individuals to interact effectively with their environment through visually guided hand movements.
- Trial name
- NCT07394231
- Testing
- Real Object-Based Catching System, Virtual Object-Based Catching System
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Intraocular Pressure
Comparative Study of the NIDEK TONOREF III with Predicate Devices
The primary objective of this clinical study is to prove that tonometry values for NIDEK TONOREF III are comparable to the predicate device and to prove that the pachymeter function of NIDEK TONOREF III is equivalent to the…
- Trial name
- NCT06363045
- Testing
- NIDEK TONOREF III, Haag-Streit, PERKINS HAND-HELD APPLANATION TONOMETER, NIDEK CEM-530
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 183 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nidek Co. LTD.
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
Sensory Perceptual Training on Activities of Daily Living and Hand Functions
Many risk factors can come to the fore in CP. With the new studies on CP, new risk factors are defined and existing risks are better understood.
- Trial name
- NCT06554990
- Testing
- physical therapy excersies, sensory perceptual motor exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Badr University
Stroke With Hemiparesis
Transfer of Grasp Control Across Hands After Stroke
The purpose of this study is to examine if the strong hand can assist in the recovery of muscle function in the weak hand after a stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT00589368
- Testing
- Transfer of grasp control across hands
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Peripheral Neuropathy Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Median and Ulnar Nerve Function in Tattoo Artists
This case-control study aims to investigate the effects of occupational hand-arm vibration exposure on median and ulnar nerve functions in tattoo artists.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07496398
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Spinal Cord Injury
Study Effects of Intermittent Hypoxia on Restoring Hand Function Following SCI
The goal of the study is to examine the effects of repeated breathing episodes of mild intermittent hypoxia (reduced oxygen) training on hand strength and grasping ability following cervical spinal injury, and to determine…
- Trial name
- NCT01272336
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Parkinson Disease
Robotic Assessments of Hand Function in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
It has been shown that patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) have impaired kinaesthesia and haptic perception of the upper limbs.
- Trial name
- RHK Parkinson (NCT05245955)
- Testing
- Assessments of the hand sensory function with the ReHapticKnob
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Hand Hygiene Behavior, Hand Hygiene Effectiveness
hands4health: A Multi-component Intervention on Hand Hygiene in Primary Health Care Facilities in Burkina Faso and Mali
The goal of this cluster randomized controlled trial is to assess the effectiveness of the hands4health multi-component hand hygiene intervention in patients and health care providers in primary health care facilities in Burkina…
- Trial name
- h4h (NCT05946980)
- Testing
- Multi-component hand hygiene intervention in primary health care facilities
- Where
- 2 sites in Burkina Faso, Mali
- Volunteers
- 309 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute
Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Aging
The Efficacy of a Technology-Assisted Block Training Program on Cognitive Function, Hand Dexterity, and Grip Strength in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Mixed-Methods Research
Block-building activities represent a promising tool for enhancing cognitive and hand function in older adults. When integrated with technological support, they offer personalized training advantages; however, their comprehensive…
- Conditions
- Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Aging, Cognitive Decline, Hand Dexterity
- Trial name
- NCT07315724
- Testing
- Technology-Assisted Block Training Program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Treatment Intervention of Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of KT versus TENS combining self-myofascial stretching in treatment of CTS through clinical, functional assessment and sensory measurements.
- Trial name
- NCT06464809
- Testing
- kinesio taping (KT)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Thumb Manipulation, Hand Grip Strength
Effects of Thumb Manipulation on Hand Grip Strength, Function, and Sensation
This randomized controlled study will aim to investigate the effects of thumb manipulation on hand grip strength, function, and sensation in healthy individuals.
- Conditions
- Thumb Manipulation, Hand Grip Strength, Hand Sensory Function, Hand Function in Healthy Individuals
- Trial name
- THUMBFUN (NCT07068698)
- Testing
- Thumb Manipulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SEFA HAKTAN HATIK
Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
Technology-based Hand Rehabilitation in Older People
Because hand and cognitive functions decline in the elderly, intervention programs addressing these problems are necessary. In recent years, creating rehabilitation programs using technology has gained popularity.
- Trial name
- NCT07507279
- Testing
- Technological hand rehabilitation exercises, Home exercises, Dual task with technological hand exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
Hand Injuries
Three-dimensional Kinematic Motion Analysis of Finger and Wrist During Daily Activities
Development of reliable and objective evaluation methods is required for natural upper-extremity tasks. Three-dimensional imaging measurement techniques are a powerful tool for quantitative assessment of multijoint movements.
- Trial name
- NCT02890862
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich