Could babies with mild hip dysplasia skip the harness? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07111858
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares the standard Pavlik harness treatment to simply monitoring with ultrasound scans for babies with mild hip dysplasia (Graf type 2b and 2c). About 70 babies will be randomly assigned to either wear the harness or be watched closely. The goal is to see if these mild cases heal on their own, which could spare families the stress and hassle of the harness. The trial will track hip development with scans and X-rays over 15 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pavlik harness (a soft brace that holds a baby's hips in place) versus watchful waiting with ultrasound scans
- What this could lead to
- If monitoring works as well as the harness, many babies could avoid wearing a brace for weeks, making care easier for parents.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility trial, so results may not be definitive. Some babies in the monitoring group may still need a harness if their hips don't mature on their own.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS trust
RECRUITINGRoyal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom