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Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: Observation vs. Bracing

NCT05869851 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 514

Last updated 2025-11-24

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Summary

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is the most common childhood hip condition. When caught early, bracing is the most frequently used treatment; however, the brace can disrupt important mother-baby bonding time in the newborn period and present challenges to daily living. In babies with mild DDH, some studies have suggested that their hips may improve naturally as they grow and develop. This study will look at whether careful monitoring can be just as good as bracing for babies diagnosed with mild DDH less than 3 months of age, potentially avoiding unnecessary treatment. This will be the first study to look at this question with babies being treated at different hospitals in seven different countries, so the results will make an impact on children and families worldwide.

Conditions

  • Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Hip Dysplasia, Congenital
  • Hip Dysplasia, Developmental

Interventions

OTHER

Pavlik Harness

The Pavlik harness is an abduction brace used for treatment of hip dysplasia in infants. It keeps the hips in proper alignment to allow for appropriate growth and development of the joint.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of British Columbia

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Kishore Mulpuri, FRCSC · University of British Columbia

  • Emily Schaeffer, PhD · University of British Columbia

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Max Age
12 Weeks
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-04-25
Primary Completion
2027-09-30
Completion
2028-09-30

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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