Clinical trials: Upper Extremity Weakness
Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis
Cortical Enhancement of Posture, Movement Planning, and Execution of Upright Reaching Following Stroke
Stroke is the leading cause of disability and diminished quality of living that frequently includes impairments of postural control and upper extremity (UE) function.
- Trial name
- NCT04308629
- Testing
- Transcranial direct current stimulation
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis
Post-stroke Haptic Feedback Use Deficit: A Comparative and Reliability Study
The aim of this comparative and reliability study is to highlight a deficit in the use of vibrotactile sensory feedback (haptic effect) in the planning and execution of fine manual dexterity movements after stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis, Manual Dexterity, Sensory Integration Dysfunction
- Trial name
- HapticS (NCT06344221)
- Testing
- Dextrain Manipulandum and haptic feedback device
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier St Anne
Stroke
Non-use After Stroke: Influence of Applied Force and Precision When Reaching With the Paretic Upper Limb
After a stroke, 80% of patients have an upper limb deficit, limiting activity. Some develop a non-use: they can, but do not, use their paretic limb.
- Trial name
- OPTISTROKE (NCT04747587)
- Testing
- Reaching Session
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis
NuroSleeve Powered Brace & Stimulation System to Restore Arm Function
The purpose of this study is to investigate if a person with weakness or paralysis in one or both arms, can use the NuroSleeve combined powered arm brace (orthosis) and muscle stimulation system to help restore movement in one…
- Conditions
- Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis, Quadriplegia, Muscular Dystrophies
- Trial name
- NCT04798378
- Testing
- Neurosleeve
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Upper Extremity Paresis, Motor Control
Reach to Grasp Movement of Stroke Patients: Different Heights and Weights
A cross-sectional study of Reach-to-Grasp (RTG) movement of the upper limb of stroke patients vs. healthy controls. 30 stroke patients and 30 healthy controls will take place in a cross-sectional study.
- Trial name
- NCT03655327
- Testing
- reach to grasp a cup
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Hypermobility, Joint, Muscle Weakness
"Core" Muscle Endurance, Upper Extremity Muscle Strength, Grip Strength, and Hand-eye Coordination in Generalized Joint Hypermobility
Every individual with joint hypermobility may not apply to a health institution because they do not have a complaint that will affect their daily life.
- Conditions
- Hypermobility, Joint, Muscle Weakness, Coordination Lack
- Trial name
- NCT05896722
- Testing
- Core muscle endurance, Upper extremity muscle strength, Grip strength
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy
Forced Lefthandedness in Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy (NBPP) Children
The aim of the project is to assess the neurophysiological and functional consequences of forced lefthandedness in a population with right neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP).
- Trial name
- NBPP (NCT04376372)
- Testing
- Functional testing, Magnetic resonance imaging, Electromyography
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Cerebrovascular Accident
Mechanisms of Upper-Extremity Motor Recovery in Post-stroke Hemiparesis
The results of this study will provide sound, scientific evidence of physiologic mechanisms responsible for upper-extremity weakness; evidence of the processes involved in neuromuscular adaptation; and will elucidate the…
- Trial name
- NCT00125658
- Testing
- Control, Experimental
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke
Use of Repetitive Facilitative Exercise Program in Established Stroke
The purpose of this study is to assess whether a novel therapy approach (repetitive facilitative exercise (RFE)) is more effective than conventional rehabilitation in facilitating the recovery of upper extremity function…
- Trial name
- NCT01574599
- Testing
- Occupational therapy- Repetitive Facilitative Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Symptomatic Cervical Disc Disease
2-level Cervical Disc Replacement Comparing Prodisc C SK & Vivo to Mobi-C
A multi-center, prospective, randomized, controlled comparison of the prodisc C SK and prodisc C Vivo to the control, a similar, legally marketed total disc replacement device in subjects with symptomatic cervical disc disease…
- Trial name
- SMART (NCT04012996)
- Testing
- prodisc C SK and/or Vivo, Mobi-C Cervical Disc
- Where
- 30 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 390 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centinel Spine
Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis
Sensory Mechanisms of Manual Dexterity Recovery After Stroke: a Prospective Cohort Study of Prediction and Cerebral Correlates
In the proposed research, we will assess motor and sensory functions of the hand using clinical tests and a tool designed to measure manual dexterity combined with vibrotactile stimulation.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis, Manual Dexterity, Sensory Integration Dysfunction
- Trial name
- HapticS 2 (NCT07340736)
- Testing
- Haptic stimulation device, Brain MRI
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier St Anne
Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis
Current Practices of Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke
A survey was conducted among physiotherapists and occupational therapists working with stroke patients. The survey consisted out of 30 questions enquiring personal information and upper limb specific topics divided in 3 sections…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis, Survey
- Trial name
- NCT03252899
- Testing
- Survey therapists, Survey patients
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Healthy, Parkinson Disease
Motion Capture in Box and Bloks Test
This study aims not only to develop a standardized protocol for performing the targeted BBT but also to assess synchronized parameters: kinematic (using IMUs) and electrophysiological (EMG) data.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Parkinson Disease, Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis
- Trial name
- BBT_MOCAP (NCT07883174)
- Testing
- Inertial Measurement Unit and Box and Block test
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS San Raffaele Roma
Upper Extremity Injury, Sport Injury
Throwers Ten Exercises On Upper Extremity Function and Explosive Power in Wheelchair Basketball and Basketball Players
Basketball is a challenging sport that requires participants to demonstrate physical fitness and special athletic skills at high levels.
- Conditions
- Upper Extremity Injury, Sport Injury, Shoulder Pain, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT04019990
- Testing
- The effect of throwers ten exercise programme on wheelchair basketball and ambulant basketball players
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic
Exploring Accessible Beauty for Individuals With Upper Extremity Deficits
The purpose of this study is to investigate the accessibility of beauty products for individuals with upper extremity disabilities.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Stroke (CVA) or TIA, Stroke, Acute
- Trial name
- NCT05945784
- Testing
- Use of Rare Beauty makeup products
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Upper Extremity Paresis
PNF Strengthening and De-lorme and Watkins Exercises on Upper Extremity Function and Strength in Stroke Patients
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation strengthening exercises and de-Lorme and Watkins exercises program in stroke patients with upper limb weakness in chronic stroke…
- Trial name
- NCT05904795
- Testing
- PNF strengthening exercises, de-lorme and watkins exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University