Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, Handigodu type
MONDO:0013233A rare, genetic, primary bone dysplasia characterized by three distinct phenotypes, namely: 1) patients of average height with painful, osteoarthritic changes of the hip joints and no spinal abnormalities, 2) short-statured patients with predominantly truncal shortening, arm span exceeding height, dyspalstic changes of hips and varying degrees of platyspondyly, and 3) patients with dwarfism, various associated skeletal abnormalities (particularly of the knees and hands) and severe epiphyseal dysplasia (of hips, knees, hands, wrists) associated with significant platyspondyly. Most patients cannot walk long distances, and many have decreased joint spaces and sclerotic and cystic changes on imaging.
Also known as: spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, Handigodu type, Handigodu JOINT disease, Hjd
35 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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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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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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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