Normative Radiographic Parameters and Growth Curve of Hips Less Than Six Weeks of Gestational Age Using Ultrasound

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · Apr 6, 2017

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying hip dysplasia, a condition where a baby's hip joint doesn't develop correctly. Researchers want to gather information about how healthy hips look in newborns aged 32 to 46 weeks, using ultrasound technology. The goal is to create a growth chart that will help doctors better understand and treat hip dysplasia in infants.

To participate, babies born at CRMC, whether they are full-term or premature, can join the study. This includes newborns from the hospital's regular maternity ward or the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). However, babies with certain conditions, like known genetic issues that affect the hips or immediate treatment needs for dislocated hips, will not be eligible. If your baby joins the study, they will undergo a simple ultrasound that will help gather important information for future treatments. This research aims to improve care for infants with hip dysplasia and is currently looking for participants.

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Eligibility criteria

• 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.