Evaluating treatment duration for stable Graf IIc hips in children

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 investigates the optimal duration of Pavlik Harness treatment for children diagnosed with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) who have stable Graf type IIc hips. Participants aged 0-18 weeks will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard 12-week treatment or a shorter duration based on normalization of their hip condition. The study aims to determine the most effective treatment length by analyzing follow-up radiographs at two years. This research addresses a gap in current orthopedic practices regarding the management of stable Graf IIc hips.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with:

* DDH
* Graf IIc hips (alpha angle = 43-49 degrees)
* normal hip exam (stable hips)
* abnormal ultrasound

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with additional conditions: Neurologic or teratologic.
2. Follow up that occurs at any other institution.
3. Unstable hips

Where it's running

• Children's Hospital Colorado
  Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Gaia Georgopoulos, MD — Children's Hospital Colorado
• Study coordinator: Reba L Salton, BS
• Email: reba.salton@childrenscolorado.org
• Phone: 7207770702

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.