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

NCT ID NCT03109444

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

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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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

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Locations

Community Regional Medical Center

Fresno, California, 93721, United States

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