Developmental dysplasia of the hip
MONDO:0000158A spectrum of hip abnormalities commonly presenting in infancy involving the relationship between the femoral head and the acetabulum and that includes subluxation or dislocation at rest or upon provocation.
Also known as: congenital hip dysplasia, congenital acetabular dysplasia, congenital dysplasia of the hip, dysplasia of acetabulum
87 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New hip device aims to delay full replacement
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a new hip resurfacing system in 238 adults with hip osteoarthritis or mild dysplasia. The device is designed to cap the damaged joint rather than replace the entire hip. Researchers will compare pain, function, and safety to standard total hip replacement over tw…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: JointMedica Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New hip implant aims to improve joint replacement outcomes
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing the CATALYSTEM hip system in 119 people who need a total hip replacement due to conditions like arthritis or hip damage. The goal is to see if the implant is safe and works well, focusing on how long it lasts without needing a second surgery. Participants wi…
Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Hip replacement stem under review: 5-Year safety and performance study
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the safety and performance of a cemented hip stem (TrendHip®) in 119 people who had hip replacement surgery. It tracks pain, function, and quality of life for up to 5 years after surgery. The goal is to confirm the device works well in everyday use.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Hip implant Follow-Up study aims to confirm Long-Term safety
Disease control OngoingThis study tracks 100 adults who need a hip replacement to see how well the Avenir cemented hip stem works and holds up over time. Participants have conditions like arthritis, hip fractures, or hip damage from past surgeries. The main goal is to measure how long the implant lasts…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New hip implant study aims to reduce bone loss after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at 360 adults aged 18-75 who need a hip replacement due to arthritis or pain. It compares three different types of artificial hip parts to see which one causes less bone loss and gives better pain relief and movement over 5 years. Participants will have CT scans …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New hip implant tracked for 10 years – will it last?
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 300 adults aged 18-75 who received a specific type of hip implant (Quadra-P stem) during hip replacement surgery. The goal is to see how well the implant works over 10 years, including how long it lasts and how it improves pain and movement. Participants have c…
Sponsor: Medacta International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New hip stem under surveillance: how well does it last?
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 100 people who need a hip replacement to see how long the MiniMAX hip stem lasts and how well it works. Participants receive the stem during surgery and are checked for implant survival and hip function using the Harris Hip Score. The goal is to confirm the ste…
Sponsor: Medacta International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Simple checklist could help GPs spot baby hip issues earlier
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a simple checklist can help general practitioners (GPs) better diagnose developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in babies during routine 6-week checkups. About 172 GP practices in England will be split into two groups: one using the checklist and one con…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New combo nerve block may ease hip surgery pain better
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests if adding two extra nerve blocks to a standard one can improve pain control and recovery after hip replacement surgery. About 60 adults having hip surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard block alone or the standard block plus the extra bl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Weekly Check-Ins could boost patient satisfaction for chronic pain
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether having more frequent contact with a clinician (at least once a week) improves satisfaction for people with long-lasting musculoskeletal conditions. Participants were split into two groups: one with standard contact and one with extra check-ins via tex…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Hip surgery patients tracked for sports comeback
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 26 people who had hip surgery (periacetabular osteotomy) for hip dysplasia. Researchers want to see how many return to their favorite sports and how well they recover. The study collects data from medical records and patient reports, focusing on pain levels and…
Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can a special clinic get workers back on the job faster? norway launches massive study.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a Norwegian clinic (NSAC) helps people with common mental health issues or muscle pain return to work sooner. 2500 adults are split into three groups: one gets treatment quickly, one waits 10-14 weeks, and one gets a basic check-up. Researchers will track…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nordlandssykehuset HF • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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500 patients revisited: how do childhood hip surgeries hold up decades later?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well treatments for childhood hip conditions (like hip dysplasia and Perthes disease) work over the long term. Researchers at Mayo Clinic are following 500 adults who were treated for these conditions as children. They will check how many needed another su…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Massive PT study mines 4 million records to find what works best
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at the medical records of about 4 million people who had physical or occupational therapy for muscle and joint problems. Researchers want to see if different ways of giving therapy lead to different results. No new treatments are tested—the goal is to learn …
Sponsor: ATI Holdings, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Phone app vs. doctor: can a mobile tool catch infections after surgery?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a mobile monitoring tool could accurately identify surgical site infections (SSIs) in orthopedic surgery patients, compared to the usual manual review. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available. It was design…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New hip implant under the microscope: will it last 10 years?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 125 adults aged 18-75 who are getting a hip replacement with a new type of implant (the Trident II shell). The main goal is to see how long the implant lasts without needing another surgery. Researchers will also track patients' pain and function using a standa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NHS Lothian • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Pain block showdown for hip surgery never happened
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study planned to compare two types of nerve blocks (erector spinae block and quadratus lumborum block) for pain control after hip surgery in young people aged 15-30. The goal was to see if one block reduced opioid use or pain scores more than the other. However, the study wa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could extra X-Rays catch more hip issues in At-Risk babies?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study checks if adding X-rays to standard ultrasound screening helps find hip dysplasia earlier in babies with risk factors like being first-born, female, or breech. Researchers will follow 300 infants born in a Turkish hospital, scanning them at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months,…
Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:25 UTC