Clinical trials: Hand Injury
Brachial Plexus Injury
Robotic Hand Orthosis Providing Grasp Assistance for Patients With Brachial Plexus Injuries
The proposed research, the development of an innovative robotic hand orthosis with intelligent grasping control, is relevant to public health as it will restore a large measure of functionality to the paralyzed hand of a person…
- Trial name
- NCT04939233
- Testing
- Exoskeleton glove
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Carilion Clinic
Spinal Cord Injuries
Pairing Intermittent Hypoxia and Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation to Promote Arm Use After Cervical SCI
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of mild breathing bouts of low oxygen (intermittent hypoxia) combined with transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation on restoring hand function in persons with chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT04854057
- Testing
- AIH - Intermittent Hypoxia - hypoxia air mixture, TESS - Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation + Functional Task Practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Spinal Cord Injuries
Hand Grasp Function After Spinal Cord Injury
The objective of this study is to advance personalized, portable, and non-invasive hand-grasp neuro-orthoses that restore naturalistic grasp functions for those with tetraplegia due to spinal cord injury (SCI), designed around…
- Trial name
- NCT05128994
- Testing
- User-controlled FES system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Battelle Memorial Institute
Radial Artery Occlusion
Hand Grip Test and Transradial Coronary Procedures
Transradial coronary procedures are gaining in popularity worldwide. A possible complication of transradial approach is the occlusion of the radial artery that in most cases is asymptomatic.
- Trial name
- HANGAR (NCT01853943)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Ospedale Sandro Pertini, Roma
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Effect of Lumbrical Stretching on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Symptoms of CTS occur when any condition decreases the size of the carpal canal or increases the volume of the structures within the carpal canal, compressing the median nerve.
- Trial name
- NCT00803257
- Testing
- Lumbrical splint and Lumbrical exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Flexor Tendon Injury
Myofascial Release Versus Hand Mobilization After Flexor Tendon Repair
Flexor tendon repair is commonly performed to restore hand function after tendon injuries. Different rehabilitation techniques are used to improve range of motion, grip strength, and functional outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT07708298
- Testing
- Myofascial Release, Hand Mobilization
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Transradial Catheterization
Differences in Radial Artery Occlusion From Two Different Compressive Methods Used in Patients in Order to Achieve Homeostasis After Transradial Catheterization and Their Repercussion in Artery Functionality and Hand Mobility
The aim of the study is to determine differences on radial artery occlusion from two compressive methods used after transradial catheterization and its functional impact on hand mobility.
- Trial name
- NCT02697526
- Testing
- Terumo, Tensoplast
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 274 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand Injuries and Disorders
The ACTS Trial: N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and Night-splinting as a Non-operative Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve compression syndrome worldwide, causing significant chronic pain, functional impairment, and lowered quality of life for individuals of various backgrounds.
- Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand Injuries and Disorders, Nerve Compression, Splints
- Trial name
- ACTS (NCT04460521)
- Testing
- N-Acetyl cysteine, Wrist Splint
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emily Krauss
Brachial Plexus Neuropathies, Traumatic Brachial Plexus Lesion
Central Programming in Patients With a Bionic Hand After Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury
Traumatic brachial plexus lesions may lead to permanent impairment of hand function despite brachial plexus surgery. In selected cases the affected forearm can be amputated and replaced by a bionic hand.
- Conditions
- Brachial Plexus Neuropathies, Traumatic Brachial Plexus Lesion, Bionic Hand Reconstruction
- Trial name
- NCT04649749
- Testing
- MRI
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Tendon Injury - Hand
Tranexamic Acid Effect on Digit Function Following Primary Repair of Traumatic Digit Flexor Tendon Injuries
This study evaluates the effect of pre-operative treatment with IV Tranexamic Acid on post-operative digit function, in patients that underwent surgical repair of traumatic zone 1 or zone 2 digit flexor tendon tear.
- Trial name
- NCT04178655
- Testing
- Tranexamic acid injection
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rabin Medical Center
Finger Injuries
Transthecal Metacarpal Block Versus Traditional Digital Block for Painful Finger Procedures in Children
The purpose of this study is to determine if the transthecal metacarpal block is superior to the traditional digital block for regional digital anesthesia in children.
- Trial name
- NCT00130104
- Testing
- Transthecal Metacarpal Block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Tissue Adhesions, Surgery-Induced
Post Approval Study to Evaluate the Safety and Performance of GENTA-FOIL Resorb® in Hand Surgery
Single arm study to evaluate the safety and performance of Genta-Foil resorb® for the prevention of tissue adhesions
- Trial name
- NCT04482140
- Testing
- Genta-Foil resorb®
- Where
- 3 sites in Greece, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Advanced Medical Solutions Ltd.
Frostbite, Frostbite of Hand
Sous Vide Rewarming for Frostbitten Extremities
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of using sous vide devices for heating and maintaining the circulating warm water bath used in the rewarming of acute frostbite.
- Conditions
- Frostbite, Frostbite of Hand, Frostbite of Foot
- Trial name
- NCT04633174
- Testing
- Sous Vide Device (SVD)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Upper Extremity Injury
Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block With Bupivacaine Alone or With Both Dexmedetomidine and Dexamethasone
Upper-extremity regional anesthetic techniques, using brachial plexus blockade, have been shown to reduce adverse effects related to opioid administration, improve patient satisfaction, and provide significantly improved…
- Trial name
- NCT06356415
- Testing
- Bupivacaine injection, Bupivacaine+ Dexamethasone+ Dexmedetomidine
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Suez Canal University
Spinal Cord Injury
Nerve Transfer After Spinal Cord Injuries
Nerve Transfer surgery can provide improved hand function following cervical spinal cord injuries
- Trial name
- NCT01714349
- Testing
- Nerve Transfer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
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
Hand Tendon Injury
EFFICACY OF MIRROR THERAPY IN IMPROVING HAND FUNCTION POST FLEXOR TENDON REPAIR
This current study will be designed to prove the therapeutic effect of mirror therapy on physical function of the hand after flexor tendon repair
- Trial name
- NCT05347940
- Testing
- mirror therapy, traditional physiotherapy protocol for flexor tendon repair
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Paraplegia and Tetraplegia
Self-balancing Personal Exoskeleton for SCI
This study aims to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Eve personal exoskeleton in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT06777576
- Testing
- Hands-free exoskeleton
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wandercraft
Hand Injuries and Disorders
Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia No-Tourniquet (WALANT) Procedures
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a standardized preoperative educational video improves expectation management and the patient experience in adults undergoing Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT)…
- Trial name
- WALANT (NCT07832591)
- Testing
- Preoperative WALANT Educational Video, Traditional Preoperative Counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Carilion Clinic
Injury of Nerves at Wrist and Hand Level
A Phase I Trial of a Novel Synthetic Polymer Nerve Conduit 'Polynerve' in Participants With Sensory Digital Nerve Injury
Participants with a traumatic sensory nerve injury in the hand will be recruited to the study. Participants found to have a nerve gap of at least 5 mm and no greater than 20mm will undergo repair with the Polynerve.
- Trial name
- UMANC (NCT02970864)
- Testing
- Polynerve
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manchester