Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: Observation vs. Bracing

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Conditions studied: Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, Hip Dysplasia, Hip Dysplasia, Congenital, Hip Dysplasia, Developmental

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT05869851
Run by: University of British Columbia
People needed: 514
Starts: 2024-04-25
Expected to finish: 2028-09-01
Last updated by the study team: 2025-11-24

Who can join

Age: any, up to 0. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

Patients presenting with radiological dysplasia of a clinically stable hip under three months (12 weeks) of age
Radiological dysplasia will be defined as a centred hip with an alpha angle between 43 and 60 degrees and a percent coverage of the femoral head (FHC) greater than 35%, as measured on ultrasound exam

You may not qualify if…

Patients presenting with radiological dysplasia older than three months (12 weeks) of age
Patients presenting with clinical hip instability (Ortolani or Barlow positive)
Patients with known or suspected neuromuscular, collagen, chromosomal or lower-extremity congenital abnormalities or syndromic-associated hip abnormalities
Patients who received prior treatment (i.e. Pavlik harness) for DDH

Where it is running

BC Children's Hospital — Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (enrolling)

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