Clinical trials: Hand and Upper Limb Trauma
Paralysis, Spinal Cord Injury
Restoring Arm and Hand Function With Non-invasive Spinal Stimulation
This study is to determine if non-invasive electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can help improve hand and arm function in people with paralysis who suffered a cervical spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT01906424
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- NeuroEnabling Technologies, Inc.
Spinal Cord Injury
Restoration of Upper Limb Function in Individuals With Sub-Acute Spinal Cord Injury
The objective of this research program is to conduct a multi-site clinical randomized control trial that will evaluate the efficacy of functional electrical stimulation based upper limb intervention for people with tetraplegia.
- Trial name
- MCRCT (NCT01292811)
- Testing
- Functional Electrical Stimulation (Compex Motion Stimulator), Conventional Occupational therapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Hand Transplantation, Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Harnessing Neuroplasticity to Enhance Functional Recovery During Chronic Recovery From Upper Extremity Nerve Repair
This study adopts a strategy that has arisen from basic neuroscience research on facilitating adaptive brain plasticity and applies this to rehabilitation to improve functional recovery in peripheral nervous system injuries…
- Conditions
- Hand Transplantation, Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Neurologic Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT03610763
- Testing
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Amputation, Amputation, Traumatic
GaMA Metric to Quantify Functional Importance of Various Upper Limb Prosthetic Devices
The goal of this study is to utilize the Gaze and Movement Assessment (GaMA) metric to assess the effect of different prosthetic components on compensatory movements used to complete activities of daily living.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Amputation, Traumatic, Amputation; Traumatic, Hand, Amputation; Traumatic, Limb
- Trial name
- NCT06420687
- Testing
- Clinically prescribed prosthesis, Experimental prosthesis - Wrist rotation + 1-DOF, Experimental prosthesis - Wrist rotation + Wrist flexion +1-DOF
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Distal Radius Fracture, Osteoporosis
Hands-Up: Exercise and Education Program After a Wrist Fracture
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that increases the risk of fractures. People aged 50-65 diagnosed with osteoporosis feel too young to have the disease. But this happens.
- Trial name
- NCT03997682
- Testing
- Hands-Up Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
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
Wrist Injuries, Kinematics
Effect of Kinesiotaping on Wrist Kinematics and Functional Performance
This study perform to investigate the immediate effects of kinesiotaping and plasebo kinesiotaping on Dart Throwing Motion (DTM) angle and functional performance scores of wrist in healthy subjects.
- Conditions
- Wrist Injuries, Kinematics, Functional Performance
- Trial name
- NCT03788954
- Testing
- Kinesiotaping
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mehmet Gürhan KARAKAYA
Lateral Epicondylitis
Multimodal Rehabilitation Approach in Patients of Lateral Epicondylitis
Literature is scarce for high quality evidence regarding multimodal rehabilitation in lateral epicondylitis. By making comparisons with the conventional treatment of patients with lateral epicondylitis, the current study aims to…
- Trial name
- NCT06686732
- Testing
- Multimodal physiotherapy, Conventional physiotherapy
- Where
- 3 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Quadriplegia, Spinal Cord Diseases
Nerve Transfers to Restore Hand Function in Spinal Cord Injury
This study seeks to evaluate the efficacy of nerve transfers in restoring hand function in patients with cervical spinal injuries.
- Conditions
- Quadriplegia, Spinal Cord Diseases, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT02861612
- Testing
- Nerve Transfer Surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Trauma to the Arm, Shoulder, Elbow, Forearm, or Hand
Ultrasound Visualization Versus Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Hypothesis and Specific Aims: The investigators hypothesize that ultrasound (US) visualization is as effective as nerve stimulation (NS) for identification of peripheral nervous structures and may be associated with less trauma…
- Trial name
- NCT01010412
- Testing
- Ultrasound (Sonosite Titan T-shaped ultrasound probe), Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Stimuplex (B Braun) needle)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Allentown Anesthesia Associates
Physical Disability
Patients With Distal Radius Fracture
Surgically and conservatively treated distal radius fractures followed for six month. In this period 12 weeks rehabilitation programme applied for each group.
- Trial name
- NCT04071002
- Testing
- 12 weeks physical therapy programme
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Spinal Cord Injury
A Clinical Study of a Fully Implanted, Wireless and Functional BCI for Upper-Limb Functional Replacement in Tetraplegia Due to Spinal Cord Injury: Efficacy and Safety
This prospective, multicenter, single-arm clinical trial will enroll subjects with tetraplegia secondary to spinal cord injury. An implantable brain-computer interface system for compensatory hand motor function will be used to…
- Trial name
- "Triple-F" BCI (NCT07720882)
- Testing
- "Triple-F" BCI
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- NeuroXess Technology (shanghai) Co.,Ltd.
Wrist Injury, Hand and Upper Limb Trauma
Cortical Changes After Upper Limb Immobilization Measured by Electroencephalography
This study aims to investigate how temporary immobilization of the upper limb after injury affects brain activity and functional recovery.
- Conditions
- Wrist Injury, Hand and Upper Limb Trauma, Muskuloskeletal Diseases
- Trial name
- EEG (NCT07428304)
- Testing
- Orthopedic Immobilization, Standard Rehabilitation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Register, Injuries
The Swedish Hockey League Hand and Wrist Injury Tracking Trial
This study, titled Hand and Wrist Injuries in Professional Hockey Players in Sweden: A Nationwide Observational Cohort Study from the Swedish Hockey League (SHL-HITT), aims to deliver a comprehensive national overview of hand and…
- Conditions
- Register, Injuries, Athletes, Hand Injuries
- Trial name
- SHL-HITT (NCT07031869)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Dalarna County Council, Sweden
Distal Radius Fractures
Is Sensorimotor Training Effective Following a Distal Radius Fracture?
The purpose of this study is to compare the short-term outcomes of individuals who have surgery (volar plate) for a wrist (distal radius) fracture who have routine hand therapy treatment versus routine hand therapy treatment and…
- Trial name
- NCT06299228
- Testing
- Experimental Group, Control Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Hand Surgery Associates LLC
Chronic Stroke
The Effects of Exoskeleton Robotic Training Device on Upper Extremity in Brain Injury Patients
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of the EMG-driven exoskeleton hand robotic training device on upper extremity motor and physiological function, daily functions, quality of life and self-efficacy in brain…
- Trial name
- NCT03624153
- Testing
- Robotic-assisted intervention, Conventional rehabilitation intervention
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Hand Injuries and Disorders, Distal Radius Fracture
The Role of Tranexamic Acid in Reducing Post Operative Hand Edema After Hand and Wrist Surgery
Hand edema following hand surgery is a common yet devastating side effect that can lead to early stiffness, prolonged rehabilitation and diminished function.
- Conditions
- Hand Injuries and Disorders, Distal Radius Fracture, Dupuytren Contracture
- Trial name
- THAW (NCT04907812)
- Testing
- Tranexamic acid, Surgery
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Ruby Grewal
Distal Radius Fracture, Pain
Effectiveness of Graded Motor Imagery to Improve Hand Function in Patients With Distal Radius Fracture
The purpose of this study was to investigate of the effectiveness of Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) on hand functionality in patients with Distal Radius Fracture (DRFx). This study was carried out on 36 patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02838446
- Testing
- Cognitive Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Hand Injury Rehabilitation, Postoperative Rehabilitation
Accessible Remote Rehabilitation System for Real-Time Biomechanical Monitoring
This study evaluates a novel camera-based system designed to support remote rehabilitation by measuring hand and upper-limb biomechanics in real time.
- Trial name
- NCT07492797
- Testing
- AI-Based Camera Tele-Rehabilitation Monitoring System, Standard Telehealth Rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mississippi State University
Spinal Cord Injuries
Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation: Safety and Feasibility for Upper Limb Function in Children With Spinal Cord Injury
Children 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.
- Trial name
- NCT04032990
- Testing
- Biostim-5 transcutaneous spinal stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville