Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages Any age to 1 Month

Correcting ear deformities in newborns using two different devices

Official title: CORRECTION OF EAR DEFORMITIES IN NEWBORNS BY MODELING, COMPARISON OF TWO PROTOCOLS

Run by University Hospital, Caen · NCT06431698 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new silicone device against a popular one to see which works better for fixing ear deformities in newborns.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
AgesAny age to 1 Month
SexAll
Enrollment134 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Caen
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Caen, N)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 31, 2023
Main results expectedJuly 31, 2027
Study endsJuly 31, 2028
Registry record updatedJune 25, 2026
Trial IDNCT06431698 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are newborns aged between 8 days and 1 month who have ear malformations.

Probably not a fit

Patients with total chondrocutaneous agenesis of the ear or those with polymalformative syndromes may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a custom-made silicone device developed at Caen University Hospital compared to the commercially available EarWell™ device for correcting ear malformations in newborns. The trial aims to determine if the custom device is non-inferior to the EarWell™ device in terms of outcomes. Newborns aged between 8 days and 1 month with ear malformations will be included in the study, while those with more severe conditions or parental refusal will be excluded. The study is conducted at Caen University Hospital, focusing on innovative approaches to treat congenital ear deformities.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a more effective and accessible treatment option for newborns with ear malformations.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have not been widely reported, making this a potentially novel investigation.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Newborn, age between 8 days and 1 month
* newborn with ear malformation

Exclusion Criteria:

* Total chondrocutaneous agenesis of the ear
* polymalformative syndrome
* age greater than 4 weeks
* parental refusal

Where it's running

  • Caen University Hospital
    Caen, N, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.