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Can ultrasound maps of healthy hips help spot hip problems in newborns?

NCT ID NCT03109444

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This study uses ultrasound to measure the hips of healthy newborns between 32 and 46 weeks gestational age. The goal is to create a growth chart showing normal hip measurements, which could help doctors better diagnose developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in infants. Researchers will measure the angle of the hip socket and how much of the thigh bone's head is covered by the socket.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Hip ultrasound
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide doctors with better reference charts to distinguish normal hip development from hip dysplasia in newborns.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study collecting baseline data, not testing a treatment. The results may not change current practice without further validation.

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Study facts

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Participants

75 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2017

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Convenience sample of of newborns that are born at Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC).

Ages

Up to 6 weeks

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * newborns born at CRMC (term newborns and pre-mature newborns over 32 weeks gestational age. * newborns in NICU * newborns on postpartum floor * single birth * multiple births * normal presentation * breach presentation Exclusion Criteria: * known neuromuscular or genetic condition predisposing infant to hip dysplasia (i.e. Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy), * inability to follow up (i.e. doesn't live in surrounding area), * frankly dislocated hips that require immediate treatment, * any medical condition precluding safe hip ultrasound.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

developmental dysplasia of the hip Hip Dislocation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Hip dysplasia Newborn

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Community Regional Medical Center

    Fresno, California, 93721, United States

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