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Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)NCT06747767

Early Outcomes of Arthroscopic Versus Open Reduction for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Children

A study testing Arthroscopy and Open reduction in people with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), run by Hawler Medical University at 1 site in Iraq.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study was designed to determine whether arthroscopic-assisted reduction offers better early surgical outcomes than open reduction for treating developmental dysplasia of the hip in children. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 1 year to 2 years
Conditions the study is for
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
What is being tested?
Arthroscopy and Open reduction
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
43 participants
Where
1 siteIraq
Study dates
15 Jan 2022to 10 Dec 2024
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 1 year to 2 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Children diagnosed with DDH (Tönnis grade II-IV)
  • Age range: 12 to 24 months at the time of the first surgical reduction
  • A documented failed attempt at conservative reduction (e.g., closed reduction) prior to enrollment

Who cannot join

  • Presence of neuromuscular disorders
  • Teratologic hip dislocation
  • Prior surgical intervention on the affected hip
  • Incomplete radiographic documentation (missing radiographs at any of the required assessment intervals)

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Iraq1 site
  • Erbil Teaching Hospital

    Erbil, 44001

Other trials in Iraq

About this study

Official title: Early Outcomes of Arthroscopic Versus Open Reduction for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study was designed to determine whether arthroscopic-assisted reduction offers better early surgical outcomes than open reduction for treating developmental dysplasia of the hip in children. By comparing these two approaches, the researchers sought to find out if using an arthroscopic-assisted method could lower redislocation rates, shorten operative time, reduce blood loss, maintain acceptable acetabular alignment, and potentially decrease the risk of complications such as avascular necrosis, thereby improving the quality of care and long-term hip function for affected children.

Read the detailed description

This investigation evaluates two distinct surgical strategies for managing developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in young children using a comparative, parallel-group design. The technical approach under consideration involves an arthroscopic-assisted procedure, which provides direct visualization of the hip joint structures through minimally invasive portals. By employing specialized instruments and an arthroscopic camera system, surgeons can assess ligamentous and capsular integrity, identify obstacles to proper femoral head positioning, and address intra-articular pathologies with potentially less disruption to the vascular supply and surrounding soft tissues than is typical in conventional open surgery. The surgical team implemented stringent measures to maintain uniformity in anesthesia protocols, operative setup, and postoperative immobilization strategies, ensuring that any observed differences would more likely be attributable to the surgical technique rather than confounding variables. Additionally, advanced imaging modalities, including fluoroscopic guidance where appropriate, were used intraoperatively to confirm adequate reduction and optimize acetabular coverage. The study's procedural protocols were developed in consultation with senior pediatric orthopedic surgeons experienced in both techniques and piloted to establish feasibility before patient enrollment commenced. In this manner, the investigation aims to refine the understanding of arthroscopic-assisted hip reconstruction in the pediatric population, providing insights that may influence future surgical guidelines, training curricula, and patient care pathways.

Being tested
Arthroscopy, Open reduction
Keywords
Arthroscopic-assisted reduction, Developmental dysplasia of the hip, Open surgical reduction, Pediatric orthopedic surgery, Avascular necrosis
Medical subject headings
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, Osteonecrosis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • ArthroscopyProcedure or surgery

    Arthroscopy

  • Open reductionProcedure or surgery

    Open reduction

Study groups in NCT06747767
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
ArthroscopyExperimentalArthroscopic Reduction for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Children
Receives: Procedure: Arthroscopy
Open ReductionExperimentalOpen Reduction for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in children
Receives: Procedure: Open reduction

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. rate of hip redislocation documented clinically and radiographically at 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively.

    Measured: 2 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted24 Dec 2024
  2. Study start15 Jan 2022
  3. Primary completion10 Dec 2024
  4. Study completion10 Dec 2024

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
43 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06747767
Sponsor's protocol ID
6
Status last verified
Dec 2024
First submitted
18 Dec 2024
Last updated
27 Dec 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Arthroscopy and Open reduction in people with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), run by Hawler Medical University at 1 site in Iraq.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Dec 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Iraq. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

rate of hip redislocation documented clinically and radiographically at 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively. (time frame: 2 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Dec 2024.

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