Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional

Comparing three surgical procedures for hip dislocation in children with cerebral palsy

Official title: Late-presenting Hip Dislocation in Non-ambulatory Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Comparison of Three Procedures

Run by Ain Shams University · NCT05593887 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests which of three different surgeries works best to fix hip dislocation in children with cerebral palsy who can’t walk.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
SexAll
Enrollment51 (estimated)
SponsorAin Shams University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Cairo, Abbasia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 18, 2022
Main results expectedOctober 26, 2025
Study endsOctober 26, 2025
Registry record updatedAugust 11, 2025
Trial IDNCT05593887 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are non-ambulatory children with cerebral palsy classified as GMFCS levels IV and V who have neglected deformed dislocated hips.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are ambulatory or have previously undergone hip bony procedures will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of three different surgical procedures for managing late-presenting hip dislocation in non-ambulatory children with cerebral palsy, specifically those classified as GMFCS levels IV and V. The study focuses on reconstructive and salvage surgeries, including hip reconstruction surgery, proximal femoral resection, and proximal femoral valgus osteotomy. By assessing outcomes such as pain relief and hip joint congruity, the trial aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for treating this challenging condition. The study utilizes the revised Melbourne Cerebral Palsy Hip Classification system to evaluate hip deformities and treatment effectiveness.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve the quality of life for non-ambulatory children with cerebral palsy by alleviating pain and enhancing mobility and hygiene.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with surgical interventions for hip displacement in similar patient populations, indicating that this approach has potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Lesion: neglected deformed dislocated hip (Deformed head Group B, C, and D according to Rutz classification modified from MCPHCS )
* Non-ambulatory: as defined by GMFCS level IV and V

Exclusion Criteria:

* Ambulatory patients
* patients underwent any previous hip bony procedures.
* Non-deformed Femoral head Group A according to Rutz classification
* Neuromuscular hip dislocation other than cp.

Where it's running

  • Faculty of medicine
    Cairo, Abbasia, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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