Comparing 8 vs 12 weeks of Pavlik harness for hip dysplasia
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two lengths of treatment (8 weeks vs 12 weeks) using a Pavlik harness, a soft brace that helps keep a baby's hip in the correct position. The goal is to see if a shorter treatment time works just as well as the longer one.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is 6 months old or younger (at the time treatment starts).
- Your baby has hip dysplasia (DDH) confirmed by an ultrasound.
- The hip is either out of joint or not forming properly, but not both.
- Your baby has not had any prior hip treatment (like a brace or surgery).
- Your baby was born at 34 weeks of pregnancy or later.
- Your baby is not in another research study.
Quick eligibility check
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