Actively Recruiting
Intraoperative Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Evaluation of Blood Flow at the Time of Surgical Hip Reduction for DDH
Led by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Updated on 2026-04-15
125
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
671 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
C
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Lead Sponsor
B
Bracco Diagnostics, Inc
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study evaluates the feasibility and utility of contrast-enhanced ultrasound to provide real-time assessment of blood flow to the femoral head in infants undergoing surgical reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Intraoperative Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Evaluation of Blood Flow at the Time of Surgical Hip Reduction for DDH
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Males or females between 4 months and up to and including 24 months of age at the time of surgery
- Diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
- Failed conservative treatment or have late-diagnosed DDH requiring surgical closed or open reduction and spica casting
- Parent or guardian has given informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Older than 24 months at the time of surgery
- Successfully treated with conservative measures and do not require surgical reduction
- Previous open hip reduction surgery on the affected side
- Known complex congenital heart disease or unstable cardiopulmonary conditions including acute myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndromes, worsening or unstable congestive heart failure, or serious ventricular arrhythmias
- History of allergic reaction to Lumason or its ingredients
- Lack of parental/guardian permission or child assent if applicable
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19014
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Wudbhav N Sankar, MD
CONTACT
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Susan Back, MD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Number of Arms
1
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