Clinical trials: Upper Limb Functions
Arm, Rheumatic Diseases
Validity and Reliability of "Shriners Hospital Upper Extremity Evaluation" in Children With Rheumatic Disease
The most commonly used performance tests to evaluate upper extremity function in children diagnosed with rheumatic disease are the 9-hole peg test and Jebsen Taylor hand function tests.
- Conditions
- Arm, Rheumatic Diseases, Child, Only
- Trial name
- NCT04685434
- Testing
- Shriners Hospital for Children Upper Extremity Evaluation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Healthy Elderly
Development of a Visual and Motion Dual-Mirror Robot-Assisted Upper Limb Training System
Stroke is a major cause of disability and death worldwide. It can also cause sensory, cognitive, and unilateral upper-limb motor impairments.
- Trial name
- NCT07821346
- Testing
- Robot-Mirror Therapy (RMT), Robot therapy (RT), Mirror Therapy (MT)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Paraplegia, Endurance
Upper Limb Function in Paraplegic Individuals: Exploring Endurance, Performance, and Symptoms
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a serious condition that causes physical, psychological, and social functional impairments. Paraplegia is characterized by the loss of motor and/or sensory function at the thoracic, lumbar, or sacral…
- Conditions
- Paraplegia, Endurance, Symptoms
- Trial name
- NCT07154472
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Office Workers
Effects of Preventive Physiotherapy Practices on Posture and Work-Related Functions in Office Workers
In this study; aimed to determine an individual-centered, effective physiotherapy method to reduce the negative impacts of the forward head posture on work-related functions and to increase body awareness and functionality among…
- Trial name
- NCT04198675
- Testing
- Supervised EMG Biofeedback Exercise Training Group, Home-Based Exercise Training Group, Posture Training/Ergonomic Regulations Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Smoking
Evaluation of Biological and Functional Changes in Healthy Smokers After Switching to THS 2.2 for 26 Weeks
The aim of the study is to demonstrate clinical, biological and functional health changes in smokers switching to the candidate modified risk tobacco product: Tobacco Heating System 2.2 (THS 2.2) as compared to smokers continuing…
- Trial name
- NCT02396381
- Testing
- THS 2.2, CC
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,039 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Philip Morris Products S.A.
Prevention of Pregnancy
E4/DRSP Ovarian Function Inhibition Study
A combined oral contraceptive (COC) containing 15 mg E4 and 3 mg DRSP administered for 24 days followed by 4 placebo tablets, is being evaluated for further development.
- Trial name
- NCT03091595
- Testing
- 15 mg E4/3 mg DRSP, 20 mcg EE/3 mg DRSP
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Estetra
Archery, Core Stability
The Acute Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises on Balance and Upper Extremity Functional Performance in Archers
This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the acute effects of a single session of core stabilization exercises on balance and upper extremity functional performance in competitive archers.
- Conditions
- Archery, Core Stability, Balance
- Trial name
- NCT07338760
- Testing
- Core Training Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Atlas University
Parkinson, Posture
The Relationship of Spine Posture and Mobility With Upper Extremity Functions in Parkinson's Patients
The aim of this study is to investigate whether spinal alignment and spinal mobility have an effect on upper extremity functions in Parkinson's patients.
- Conditions
- Parkinson, Posture, Upper Extremity, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT05119803
- Testing
- Spinal Mouse (IDIAG M360 ), Nine Hole Peg Test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gulhane School of Medicine
Atopic Dermatitis, AD
An Open-label, Single-arm Longitudinal Study With Dupilumab for Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
24-week, open-label, single-arm longitudinal study of patients with AD, including a comparison between baseline values for adult patients with moderate-to-severe AD and untreated normal control patients.
- Conditions
- Atopic Dermatitis, AD, Eczema
- Trial name
- NCT04520308
- Testing
- Dupilumab Only Product
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eric Simpson
Stroke, Brain Infarction
Critical Periods After Stroke Study (CPASS)
To perform an exploratory single center randomized study that will form the basis for a larger scale, more definitive randomized clinical trial to determine the optimal time after stroke for intensive motor training.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Brain Infarction, Brain Ischemia, Cerebral Infarction
- Trial name
- CPASS (NCT02235974)
- Testing
- Early Intensive upper extremity motor training, Sub-acute intensive upper extremity motor training, Chronic intensive upper extremity motor training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MedStar National Rehabilitation Network
Function
Investigation of Factors Affecting Upper Extremity Function in Healthy Young Adults
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of grip strength, motor imagery and two-point discrimination on upper extremity function in healthy young adults.
- Trial name
- NCT06937879
- Testing
- Hand Grip Strength
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KTO Karatay University
Healthy
Effects of Arm Measurements on Upper Limb Skills and Reaction Time
In this study, upper extremity anthropometric characteristics, functional upper extremity skills, and reaction time will be examined in healthy young adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07413380
- Testing
- No Interventions
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Upper Limb Ischemia, Stroke
Identification of Non-motor Brain Areas Involved in Upper Limb Motor Recovery After Stroke
Why: Upper-limb recovery post-stroke is challenging. Rehabilitation, aiming to induce plasticity takes an important place in patients' treatment.
- Trial name
- NOMO-Stroke (NCT05313776)
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Shoulder Stability, Shoulder Proprioception
Effects of ShoulderSphere Exercises in Young Adults
This study evaluated the effects of ShoulderSphere exercises on shoulder stability, muscle strength, proprioception, endurance, and functional performance in young adults.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Stability, Shoulder Proprioception, Shoulder Muscle Strength, Exercise Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07642310
- Testing
- ShoulderSphere-Based Exercise Program, Conventional Shoulder Stabilization Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Sarcopenia, Arteriosclerosis
Effects of Lower Body EMS Training in Postmenopausal Women
This study evaluates the effects of a 8-week lower body Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) training program on body composition, muscle function, and arteriosclerosis markers in postmenopausal women.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Arteriosclerosis, Arterial Stiffness, Blood Pressure, Postmenopausal Women
- Trial name
- LB-EMS-PMW (NCT07385534)
- Testing
- Lower-body Electromyostimulation (LB-EMS) device, Lower Body Resistance Training
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University
Cardiac Surgery
Upper Extremity Exercises With and Without Deep Breathing After Cardiac Surgery
This randomized 2×2 crossover trial aims to evaluate the effects of upper extremity range of motion exercises performed with and without deep breathing on respiratory parameters in patients after open cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- ROM-DB (NCT07627009)
- Testing
- Deep Breathing Exercise, Upper Extremity ROM Exercise Combined with Deep Breathing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli University
Muscle Fatigue
Post-Fatigue Vibration: Impact on Grip and Reaction Time
This study aims to investigate the acute effects of local vibration applied after induced fatigue of the wrist flexor muscles on grip strength and upper extremity reaction time.
- Trial name
- NCT06949566
- Testing
- 100 Hz Local Vibration, 50 Hz Local Vibration
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bitlis Eren University
Hemiplegia, Upper Extremity Problem
Unaffected Hand in Hemiplegia
The primary aim of our study is to evaluate the functional status of the unaffected hand in hemiplegic patients. The secondary aims are to compare the functional states of the unaffected hand between right and left hemiplegias…
- Trial name
- NCT05194501
- Testing
- Nine Hole Peg Test, Jamar dynamometer, pinchmeter
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ufuk University
Chronic Stroke
Combine Effects of Brunnstorm Movement Therapy and LLLT in Chronic Stroke Patient
The primary objective of this study is to determine the combined effects of Brunnstorm movement therapy and low level laser therapy on upper limb function in chronic stroke patient.
- Trial name
- NCT06292481
- Testing
- Brunnstorm movement therapy, Combined Brunnstorm Movement therapy and low level laser therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Stroke Patients
Feasibility and Reliability of Using BeCureTM Virtual Reality in Patients With Stroke
The aim of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility and reliability of using virtual reality-based BeCureTM in the assessment of upper extremity motor functions in stroke patients.It is necessary to define the appropriate…
- Trial name
- cros-sectional (NCT06696469)
- Testing
- Feasibility and reliability of using BeCureTM Virtual Reality in the evaluation of upper extremity motor functions in stroke patients
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University