Could babies with mild hip dysplasia skip the brace?
NCT ID NCT05869851
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether simply monitoring babies with mild hip dysplasia is as good as using a brace. The brace, called a Pavlik harness, keeps the hips in proper position but can be hard on families. The trial will follow 514 infants under 3 months old across seven countries to see if careful observation leads to the same hip development as bracing.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Pavlik Harness (abduction brace)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that many babies with mild hip dysplasia can avoid bracing and its daily challenges, while still achieving normal hip development.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage non-inferiority trial, so results may not apply to all cases. There is a risk that observation alone may not correct the hip condition as effectively as bracing.
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BC Children's Hospital
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