Clinical trials: Upper Extremity, open to volunteers
Essential Tremor, Upper Extremity Essential Tremor
Coordinated Reset Deep Brain Stimulation for Essential Tremor
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure for the treatment of Essential Tremor (ET). A novel approach to current DBS approaches is called coordinated reset DBS (CR-DBS) which uses different patterns of stimulation at…
- Trial name
- NCT05897775
- Testing
- Deep brain stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Amniotic Band Syndrome, Upper Extremity Deformities, Congenital
The Influence of 3D Printed Prostheses on Neural Activation Patterns
The neural basis underlying motor performance in children using a prosthesis has been severely understudied resulting in minimal empirical evidence.
- Trial name
- NCT04110730
- Testing
- 3D Printed Upper-limb Prosthesis, Home Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Traumatic Brain Injury, Upper Extremity
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Improve Upper Extremity Recovery After Traumatic Brain Injury
Upper extremity weakness, impaired coordination, reduced dexterity, and limited arm and hand use may continue after TBI. Repetitive, task-specific rehabilitation may improve function, but recovery can remain incomplete.
- Trial name
- taVNS (NCT07867015)
- Testing
- taVNS, FTP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Craig Hospital
Stroke, Brain Computer Interface
Evaluation of an Adaptive Neurotechnology Based on Motor Imagery in Patients Who Suffered a Left Hemisphere Stroke
This randomized clinical trial will evaluate the feasibility and performance of a co-adaptive motor imagery brain-computer interface (BCI) for upper-limb rehabilitation in adults with subacute left-hemisphere stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Brain Computer Interface, Motor Imagery, Neurofeedback
- Trial name
- NCT07875257
- Testing
- BCI sessions with neurofeedback, BCI sessions without neurofeedback
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación para la Lucha contra las Enfermedades Neurológicas de la Infancia
Upper Extremity Problem
Vivistim Registry for Paired VNS Therapy (GRASP)
The purpose of the Vivistim Registry for Paired VNS Therapy (GRASP) is to gather real-world information on patients with arm and hand deficits post-stroke who are considering Vivistim System treatment.
- Trial name
- GRASP (NCT05301140)
- Testing
- Vivistim System
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- MicroTransponder Inc.
Peripheral Nerve Injury, Peripheral Nerve Discontinuity
Study Comparing Avance Nerve Graft and Autograft for Functional Recovery Following Mixed and Motor Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction
This is a multicenter, 1:1 randomized, prospective, comparative study in participants requiring reconstruction of a mixed or motor nerve in the upper extremity.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Nerve Injury, Peripheral Nerve Discontinuity, Mixed Peripheral Nerve Injury, Motor Peripheral Nerve Injury
- Trial name
- Nerve-RESTORE℠ (NCT07657182)
- Testing
- Avance Nerve Graft, Sural nerve autograft
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- Axogen Corporation
Stroke, Parkinson Disease
PhiCube for Bilateral Upper Limb Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation in Adults
This randomized controlled pilot trial evaluates the usability and safety of PhiCube, a compact, portable, bilateral end-effector robotic device for upper limb rehabilitation, and its impact on motor and cognitive function.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Parkinson Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- PhiCube-Adults (NCT07865260)
- Testing
- PhiCube, Conventional rehabilitation
- Where
- 4 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto di Sistemi e Tecnologie Industriali Intelligenti per il Manifatturiero Avanzato
Critical Illness, Catheter-Related Infections
Efficacy and Safety of Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters
Central venous access is critical for administering intravenous medications, parenteral nutrition, and fluid therapy in intensive care units (ICUs).
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Catheter-Related Infections, Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis, Catheter Obstruction
- Trial name
- NCT07834996
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Venous Thromboembolism, Cancer
Secondary Prevention of VTE in Patients With Cancer and Catheter-Related Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis
This trial seeks to evaluate a management strategy after the acute treatment duration (≥ 3 months of therapeutic anticoagulation) for patients with cancer and catheter-related upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
- Conditions
- Venous Thromboembolism, Cancer, Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis, Catheter-Related Infections
- Trial name
- STREAM-Line (NCT06603870)
- Testing
- Anticoagulation Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 330 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Nerve Block, Regional Anesthesia
Classic Versus Interfascial Axillary Block in Hand, Wrist, and Forearm Surgery
Hand, wrist, and forearm surgeries are commonly performed procedures with significant postoperative pain potential. Regional anesthesia of the brachial plexus via the axillary approach is one of the gold-standard techniques for…
- Conditions
- Nerve Block, Regional Anesthesia, Upper Extremity Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT07823738
- Testing
- Classic Axillary Block, Interfascial Axillary Block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital
Breast Cancer, Upper Extremity
Combined Upper Extremity Resistance and Aerobic Exercise Training in Patients With Breast Cancer
According to updated data from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) for 2022, breast cancer in women is responsible for one in four cancer cases and one in six cancer deaths worldwide and is the second leading…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Upper Extremity, Resistance Exercise, Aerobic Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT07070791
- Testing
- Upper Extremity Aerobic Exercise Training, Upper Extremity Progressive Resistance Exercise Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Functional Recovery, Upper Extremity Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation
Upper Extremity Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation: A Study Evaluating Safety, Functional Outcomes, and Patient-Reported Psychosocial Outcomes
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the 5-year (60-month) allograft survival rate of upper extremity vascularized composite allotransplantation performed under the standardized CONSORT clinical protocol.
- Trial name
- NCT07810790
- Testing
- Upper Extremity Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation (VCA)
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Stroke, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
ZEPU-2000 Limb Rehabilitation Trainer Study (ZEPU2000RCT)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether the ZEPU-2000A, ZEPU-2000D and ZEPU-2000E robotic rehabilitation trainers help people with weakness or movement problems in their arms and legs.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Traumatic Brain Injury, Upper Extremity Motor Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT07749612
- Testing
- ZEPU-2000A, ZEPU-2000D, ZEPU-2000E
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Bangladesh Medical University
Stroke, Spinal Cord Injuries
ZEPU-AI Series Limb Feedback Robot Training Study (ZEPUAISRCT)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether robotic rehabilitation devices (ZEPU-AI2, AI4, AI6 Plus, and AI7A) are feasible, safe, and effective for adults with upper or lower limb motor problems.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Spinal Cord Injuries, Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Movement Disorder, Upper Extremity
- Trial name
- NCT07749625
- Testing
- ZEPU-AI2, ZEPU-AI4, ZEPU-AI6 Plus
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Bangladesh Medical University
Stroke, Arm Weakness as a Consequence of Stroke
Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound Stimulation in Stroke Patients - Parameter Optimization
The goal of this research study is to optimize the parameter of Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Stimulation (LIFUS) that is most effective in changing cortical excitability and motor learning skills in patients who suffered a…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Arm Weakness as a Consequence of Stroke, Upper Extremity Hemiparesis, Upper Extremity Impairments
- Trial name
- LIFUS-OPTIMIZE (NCT07220005)
- Testing
- Low intensity focused ultrasound stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Surgery, Upper Extremity
Pain Control With Ketorolac and Nerve Block After Wrist and Hand Surgery
The purpose of this study is to learn about the effectiveness of different pain control options after hand and wrist surgery, specifically Ketorolac, Tylenol, and a regional nerve block.
- Trial name
- NCT07773155
- Testing
- Toradol, Oxycodone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Upper Extremity Injuries, Questionnaire and Survey
Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Adolfsson-Björnsson Upper Extremity Activity Scale (ABAS)
Activity limitation is a common problem in individuals with upper extremity disorders. Many conditions involving the shoulder complex such as traumatic and non-traumatic upper extremity pain, subacromial impingement…
- Conditions
- Upper Extremity Injuries, Questionnaire and Survey, Reliability and Validity
- Trial name
- NCT06715397
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Mustafa Kemal University
Peripheral Nerve Block, Pain Management
Anterior Suprascapular and Axillary vs. Interscalene Block for Analgesia and Diaphragmatic Function in Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder surgeries are among the most frequently performed orthopedic interventions and are often associated with moderate to severe postoperative pain.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Nerve Block, Pain Management, Diaphragm Protective Block, Upper Extremity
- Trial name
- NCT07739303
- Testing
- Interscalene Block, Combination of Axillary and Anterior Suprascapular Blocks
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Upper Extremity Disorders
Catalan Translation and Psychometric Validation of the QuickDASH
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are essential tools for assessing upper extremity disability from the patient's perspective and are increasingly incorporated into routine clinical practice and research.
- Trial name
- QuickDASH-CAT (NCT07750028)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Corporacion Parc Tauli
Diaphragmatic Function, Metacarpal Fracture
Evaluation of Diaphragmatic Function After Interscalene Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine
The study aims to evaluation the effects of Liposomal Bupivacaine on diaphragmatic function in patients undergoing upper limb surgery who receive Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block.
- Conditions
- Diaphragmatic Function, Metacarpal Fracture, Radius Fracture, Peripheral Nerve Neurolysis
- Trial name
- NCT07263295
- Testing
- 0.5% Hydrochloride Bupivacaine 20ml, 0.5% Hydrochloride Bupivacaine 10ml, Liposomal Bupivacaine 10mL
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang University