Correcting ear deformities in newborns using two different devices

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

Not applicable Interventional University Hospital, Caen · NCT06431698

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

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment134 (estimated)
AgesN/A to 1 Month
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Caen Academic / other
Locations1 site (Caen, N)
Trial IDNCT06431698 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

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

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

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

Eligibility criteria

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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 this trial is running

Caen, N

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Ear Malformation
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