Clinical trials: Hand Functions
Stroke With Hemiparesis
Study of Botulinum Toxin and Recovery of Hand Function After Stroke
The purpose of this study is to determine whether injections of botulinum toxin (commonly known as BOTOX®) into the affected hand of Stroke patients, while targeting the muscles controlling the hand, will lead to improved use of…
- Trial name
- NCT01422161
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin commonly known as BOTOX®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Cerebral Palsy
Contralaterally Controlled FES for Hand Opening in Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
This is a pilot randomized controlled trial of an intervention to improve arm function in children ages 6 to 17 with cerebral palsy and upper limb hemiparesis.
- Trial name
- NCT02925455
- Testing
- Contralaterally-controlled functional electrical stimulation, Hand therapy video games
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Cerebrovascular Accident, Hemiplegia
Post Stroke Hand Functions: Bilateral Movements and Electrical Stimulation Treatments
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of two amounts of treatment therapy on post stroke motor recovery in the arms.
- Trial name
- NCT00369668
- Testing
- Bilateral movements and neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Spinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia
Implanted Myoelectric Control for Restoration of Hand Function in Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an implanted stimulator and sensor for providing hand and arm function for individuals with cervical level spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT00583804
- Testing
- IST-12
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Stroke
Sensory Stimulation to Enhance Hand Function Post Stroke
The objective of this pilot project is to assess the impact of the novel sensory stimulation technique the investigators have developed in enhancing outcomes of hand therapy as well as the central nervous system responsiveness in…
- Trial name
- NCT02675764
- Testing
- Vibration, therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Stroke
Functional Connectivity & Stimulation-enhanced Therapy Post Stroke
After stroke, it is common for individuals to experience hand impairment. This deficit can severely restrict functional ability and independence. Recovery of hand function following stroke is highly variable.
- Trial name
- NCT03473808
- Testing
- task-practice therapy, Vibration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Upper Extremity Hemiplegia, Stroke
Contralaterally Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation Plus Video Games for Hand Therapy After Stroke
Determine if adding a video game component to an electrical stimulation therapy improves hand function in stroke patients
- Trial name
- NCT03058796
- Testing
- Contralaterally Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation (CCFES), Hand Therapy Video Games
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke
Novel Brain Signal Feedback Paradigm to Enhance Motor Learning After Stroke
Stroke (795,000/year in the US and 30 million existing stroke survivors in the world) damages brain neural structures that control coordinated upper limb movement.
- Trial name
- NCT02856035
- Testing
- Neural feedback plus FES and motor training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Hand Osteoarthritis, Wrist Osteoarthritis
Effects of 12-week Digital Treatment in Patients With Hand OA on Pain and Function
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a 12 week digital treatment program for patients with hand osteoarthritis.
- Conditions
- Hand Osteoarthritis, Wrist Osteoarthritis, Thumb Osteoarthritis, Finger Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT05499559
- Testing
- Joint Academy digital treatment
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 846 people
- Sponsor
- Joint Academy
Spinal Cord Injuries
Pairing Intermittent Hypoxia and Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation to Promote Arm Use After Cervical SCI
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of mild breathing bouts of low oxygen (intermittent hypoxia) combined with transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation on restoring hand function in persons with chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT04854057
- Testing
- AIH - Intermittent Hypoxia - hypoxia air mixture, TESS - Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation + Functional Task Practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Electrical Stimulation for Recovery of Hand Function in Chronic Stroke Survivors
Impaired hand function is one of the most frequently persisting consequences of stroke. The purpose of this study is to compare two different treatments -- Contralataterally Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation (CCFES)…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiparesis, Hemiplegia
- Trial name
- NCT00891319
- Testing
- Electrical stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Stroke, Brain Diseases
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Restoration of Arm and Hand Function in People With Subcortical Stroke
The goal of this study is to verify whether electrical stimulation of the cervical spinal cord can activate muscles of the arm and hand in people with hemiplegia following stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Brain Diseases, Central Nervous System Diseases, Nervous System Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT04512690
- Testing
- Epidural electrical stimulation (EES) of the cervical spinal cord
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Lee Fisher, PhD
Stroke, Brain Infarction
Arm Rehabilitation Study After Stroke
This study is about arm and hand recovery after a stroke. The investigators are testing an experimental arm therapy called Accelerated Skill Acquisition Program (ASAP) which combines challenging, intensive and meaningful practice…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Brain Infarction, Brain Ischemia, Cerebral Infarction
- Trial name
- ICARE (NCT00871715)
- Testing
- Accelerated Skill Acquisition Program (ASAP), Dose-Equivalent Usual & Customary Care - DEUCC, Usual and Customary Care - UCC
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 361 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Brain Infarction, Brain Ischemia
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Improve Functional Motor Recovery, Affected Arm
Overall goal of this study is to determine if transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) plus conventional occupational therapy improves functional motor recovery in the affected arm-hand in patients after an acute ischemic…
- Trial name
- NCT01201629
- Testing
- t DC stimulation, tDCStimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Stroke
t-RNS After Hand Recovery in Chronic Stroke
Upper extremity (UE) paresis or weakness is one of the most frequent impairments after stroke. Despite intense rehabilitation, motor and functional recovery of patients with severe hand impairments is poor.
- Trial name
- NCT05489146
- Testing
- transcranial random noise stimulation and functional electrical stimulation facilitated task practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Amit Sethi
Injury of Extensor Tendon of Hand, Tendon Adhesions
Evaluation of High-Purity Type I Collagen Biologic Wrap to Improve Function After Extensor Tendon Repair of the Hand
Tendon injuries of the hand, particularly extensor tendons, are prone to postoperative adhesions, extensor lag, and stiffness, leading to functional impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT07335653
- Testing
- High-Purity Type I Collagen (HPTC) Wrap, Standard Extensor Tendon Repair
- Where
- 2 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, B G Nagara
Stroke, Impaired Upper Extremity Function
Extension of the MIME Robotic System for Stroke Rehabilitation
The goal of this project is to develop and test a new robotic system to accommodate practice of tasks requiring reach, grasp and release of objects.
- Trial name
- NCT00995774
- Testing
- robotic therapy, conventional functional training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Spinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia
Hand Function for Tetraplegia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an implanted stimulator for providing hand function to individuals with cervical level spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT00890916
- Testing
- FIRSTHAND System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development