Current Studies

Our studies are organized based on the age at onset of Perthes as the treatment options and the question on how to best treat patients vary depending on the age at onset of the disease. Currently, we are researching treatments for three different age groups: age 6 to 8, 8 to 11, and over age 11. Note that we do not have a study for age less than 6 years since it is generally agreed that most patients (about 80%) in this age group tend to have a good outcome, defined as having a normal or close to normal femoral head, even without a surgical treatment.

Studies In-Progress for Early Stage of Perthes

Find A Clinical Trial

ClinicalTrials.gov is a resource provided and maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine to provide an up to date resource of all current studies and trials worldwide. The goal is to provide family members, health care professionals, researchers, and the public with easy access to information on publicly and privately supported clinical studies.

This database is constantly updated. Information on ClinicalTrials.gov is provided and updated by the sponsor or principal investigator of the clinical study. Studies are generally submitted to the Web site, or registered, when they begin, and the information on the site is updated throughout the study.

It’s important to remember that the listing of a study on ClinicalTrials.gov is not an endorsement of a particular study or trial. Like all medical decisions, the International Perthes Study Group urges all patients to discuss these options with a specialist.