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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 1 Month |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 134 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Caen Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Caen, N) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 31, 2023 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | June 25, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06431698 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
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Caen University Hospital
Caen, N, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Alexis VEYSSIERE
- Email: drci-secretariat@chu-caen.fr
- Phone: +33231063106
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.