Clinical trials: Hand Injury
Finger Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Contracture
A Novel Shape Memory Alloy-Based Orthosis for Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Stiffness
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the applicability, effectiveness, and usability of a shape memory alloy-based orthosis for patients with finger proximal interphalangeal joint stiffness.
- Trial name
- NCT06716086
- Testing
- shape memory alloy-based orthosis, conventional stretching program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Trauma Injury of Hand Multiple, Neurologic Disorder
Arm Use With Soft-robotic Glove
This study, aimed at investigating the impact of using a supportive soft-robotic glove on actual arm and hand use in daily life, is designed as a single-case experimental design study.
- Trial name
- NCT06033027
- Testing
- Carbonhand
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Roessingh Research and Development
Stroke, Brain Injuries
The Efficacy of Dynamic Hand Splint Treatment in Spastic Hemiparetic Patients
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was designed to study the efficacy of dynamic hand splinting on spastic hemiparetic patients due to stroke or traumatic brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT04441437
- Testing
- Task-oriented training with a dynamic hand splint, Task-oriented training without a dynamic hand splint
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Wound Infections
Povidone Iodine and Cesarean Section Wound Infections
The aim of this randomized clinical trial is to compare the efficiency of hand scrubbing by Povidone-Iodine solution 10% over 7.5% concentration in decreasing post-cesarean section wound infections \& compare side effects of both…
- Trial name
- NCT01700803
- Testing
- Povidone Iodine 10% vand cesarean section wound infections, Povidone Iodine 7.5% vand cesarean section wound infections
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 3,231 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The Effect of High-intensity Laser Therapy in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of high intensity laser therapy (HILT) on pain, functional status, hand grip strength and median nerve cross-sectional area in ultrasonography in patients with carpal tunnel…
- Trial name
- NCT05678595
- Testing
- high-intensity laser therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan University
Carpometacarpal; Dislocation
Carpometacarpal Fracture-dislocations
Fracture-dislocation of the carpometacarpal (CMC) joints of the ring and little finger are the most affected CMC joints and the dislocation may be accompanied by other hand injuries.
- Trial name
- Dislocation (NCT04668794)
- Testing
- Osteosynthesis
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Electrophysiological and Functional Recovery After Carpal Tunnel Release
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve is compressed at the wrist. It can cause pain, numbness, tingling, reduced hand strength, and difficulty performing daily activities.
- Trial name
- ELECTRO-CTS (NCT07803939)
- Testing
- Primary Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Amputation; Traumatic, Arm, Upper, Amputation; Traumatic, Arm: Forearm
Study of the Social and Professional Reintegration Improvements Using a Set of Solutions for Upper Limb Amputation
ORTHOPUS develops assistive technologies to address the lack of availability of medical devices in low and middle income countries.
- Conditions
- Amputation; Traumatic, Arm, Upper, Amputation; Traumatic, Arm: Forearm, Amputation; Traumatic, Hand, at Wrist Level, Wounds and Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT04803253
- Testing
- ORTHOPUS prosthetic accessory: 0109 - Universal Wrist, ORTHOPUS prosthetic terminal device: 0112 - Hook, ORTHOPUS prosthetic terminal device: 0105 - Cosmetic Articulated Hand
- Where
- 3 sites in Nepal
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Orthopus
Hand Injuries/Disease Requiring Surgery to the Hand
A Study Investigating Ways to Make Local Anaesthetic Hand Surgery Less Painful - Reducing Tourniquet Associated Pain
Hand surgery requires a reduced blood flow to the hand during the operation, which is achieved using a tourniquet (tightly inflated circumferential cuff) around the upper arm. However this tourniquet is painful.
- Trial name
- ReTAP (NCT01611064)
- Testing
- Oxygen, Medical air
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Femur Fracture, Tibial Fractures
Distal Targeter vs Free-hand
This study is a randomized controlled trial comparing the use of two different surgical techniques--free-hand versus distal targeting jig-based for distal interlock screw--placement and their effects on total operative time and…
- Conditions
- Femur Fracture, Tibial Fractures, Nonunion of Fracture, Nonunion of Fracture of Tibia
- Trial name
- NCT05613257
- Testing
- Distal targeting jig, Free-hand/perfect circles technique
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Surgical Wound Infection, Cross Infection
Reducing Intraoperative ESKAPE Transmission Through Use of a Personal Hand Hygiene System
The investigators hypothesize that the use of a personal hand hygiene system (SafeHavenTM) by anesthesia providers in the adult operating room, combined with a novel infectious pathogen tracking system (OR PathTrac) will decrease…
- Trial name
- ESKAPE (NCT04900298)
- Testing
- SafeHaven Automated Hand Hygiene Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Dexterity, Tendon Injuries
Does Restriction of the Dominant Hand Due to Injury Improve Non-Dominant Hand Function?
Hand injuries result in the restriction of use of the injured hand within a splint or a plaster during the first 6 weeks which is critical for tissue healing.
- Conditions
- Dexterity, Tendon Injuries, Fractures, Nerve Injury
- Trial name
- NCT06783205
- Testing
- Restriction of the Dominant Hand Due to Splint Use
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke
Brain/Neural Hand Exoskeleton Control for Restoration of Bimanual Tasks
This study investigates whether spinal cord injury and stroke survivors (n=10) are able to operate a brain/neural hand exoskeleton (B/NHE) based on electroencephalography (EEG) and electrooculography (EOG) for restoration of…
- Trial name
- NCT04440709
- Testing
- Brain/neural hand exoskeleton (B/NHE)
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
Laceration of Hand, Laceration of Forearm
Suture Repair of Lacerations in the ED: Comparison Between Two Suture Materials
This study aims to determine whether the use of non-absorbable (i.e. nylon) versus absorbable (i.e. chromic gut) sutures in traumatic hand lacerations affects wound healing, patient perception, and development of complications.
- Trial name
- NCT05281666
- Testing
- Absorbable Surgical Gut Suture material, Non-absorbable Nylon Suture Material
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Kenneth Taylor, M.D.
Burn Hand
Effects of Visual Feedback Therapy on Post Burn Children
Visual feedback therapy is a cheap, easy, and, most importantly, patient-directed treatment that may improve the recovery of hand motor functional skills.
- Trial name
- NCT06231173
- Testing
- Visual Feedback Therapy and Conventional Therapy, Conventional Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Forearm Injuries, Hand Injuries
Retroclavicular Approach vs Infraclavicular Approach for Brachial Plexus Block in Obese Patients
The retroclavicular approach for brachial plexus anesthesia requires an optimal angle between the needle and the ultrasound beam. Retroclavicular approach has already been proven effective and safe in the past.
- Trial name
- NCT02990702
- Testing
- Ultrasound guided retroclavicular block, Ultrasound guided coracoid infraclavicular block, Bupivacaine
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Investigation of Psychometric Properties of the EuroQoL EQ-5D-5L in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine how appropriate and practically is the EQ-5D questionnaire in use on patients with carpal tunnel syndrome undergoing surgery along the change of quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT02276105
- Testing
- Questionnaires
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Schulthess Klinik
Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy
Validation Study Of A Digital Measuring Device For Central Hand Representation In Children With A Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy
Hand function is one of the most complex and sophisticated sensorimotor skills, controlled by the interplay of precise motor efferent and multisensory afferent stimuli.
- Trial name
- NCT06950879
- Testing
- Measurement
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Hand Injuries, Work-related Injury
Examining the Effects of Patient Information Forms, Exercise Forms and Video Recordings
The investigators believe that these information forms, exercise forms and video recordings that provide patient education will contribute to the collaborative approach of the patient and the clinician, the patient's…
- Trial name
- NCT06229028
- Testing
- hand rehabilitation with verbal explanation, hand rehabilitation with patient information and exercise forms, hand rehabilitation with video recording
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders (SCI/D)
Using Non-invasive Brain and Spinal Cord Stimulation to Improve Arm and Hand Function After Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) disrupts communication between the brain and spinal circuits, affecting voluntary movement control and contributing to arm and hand impairments, the top recovery priority for people with…
- Trial name
- NCT07423949
- Testing
- Cerebellar theta burst stimulation, Cervical transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation, Functional task practice
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia