Comparing one-step vs two-step ear reconstruction for microtia
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of rebuilding the outer ear for people born with a small or missing ear (microtia). It looks at whether connecting the remaining ear tissue to a new ear-shaped scaffold is safer and more effective when done in one stage or two stages.
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Who can take part
- Age between 6 and 30 years
- Have a congenital ear deformity called microtia that affects the concha (the bowl part of the ear)
- Be able to safely have general anesthesia (sleep during surgery)
- No other ear conditions like fistulas or middle ear infections
- No active skin infection, ulcer, or scarring in the ear area
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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