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Can a special sitting position prevent hip problems in kids with cerebral palsy?

NCT ID NCT04603625

Prevention Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a special sitting position that centers the hip joint can prevent hip dislocation in children with severe cerebral palsy. Seventeen children aged 1-6 years participated, using either the experimental or usual sitting method for at least 5 hours daily over 2 years. The goal was to see if the experimental position reduces hip displacement compared to standard care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
postural management (special sitting position)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-surgical way to prevent hip dislocation in children with severe cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 17 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The intervention requires daily use for 2 years, and compliance may be challenging.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

17 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2020

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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Ages

1 year to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Cerebral palsy spastic or dyskinetic * GMFCS 4 or 5 * MP\<41% * Informed Consent acquired Exclusion Criteria: * muscle contracture overcoming defined passive Range Of Motion (ROM)limits * anterior hip luxation * previous reconstructive hip surgery * preventive surgery in previous 12 months * lumbar scoliosis \>20° Cobb

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy developmental dysplasia of the hip prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Quadriplegic cerebral palsy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale Reggio Emilia

    Reggio Emilia, Italy

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