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Microtia: Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation Reduces Opioid Requirements and Length of Stay Following Rib Cartilage Harvest for Microtia Reconstruction: A Matched Cohort Study
BS Samuel Gardner et al., Brown Digital Repository (15 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.26300/axcp-e420
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Expert assessment of medical and organizational care for children with congenital ear malformations in the Republic of Kazakhstan: The RAND/UCLA appropriateness method.
Imangaliyeva Assel et al., American journal of otolaryngology (14 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42892124/
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Microtia Reconstruction in Children Based on the Nagata Method: Modifications of Ear Framework Fabrication and Outcomes.
Mao Xiaoyan et al., Annals of plastic surgery (13 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42868243/
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Tactile Sensitivity After Ear Reconstruction with Tissue Expansion: A Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Study.
Guo Fan et al., Aesthetic plastic surgery (12 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42864542/
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Comparison of Human Costal-Derived Chondrocyte Donor Sites and Microtia-Derived Chondrocytes for Auricular Tissue Engineering.
Rosenbloom Ashton et al., The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (12 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42864917/
Clinical Trials : Australian Sites
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Subcutaneous Implant Combination Product (AUR-201) in Patients With Unilateral Microtia (Australia)
NCT06225336 · TERMINATED · Phase 1 · Auregen Biotherapeutics, SA
Ages 8 to 29
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06225336
Source: RareWays research directory. Data from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Microtia
Microtia is a condition present from birth in which the outer ear is small or not fully formed. It can affect one or both ears and often occurs with a narrow or absent ear canal, which can reduce hearing. It may occur alone or as part of a wider syndrome. Management includes hearing assessment and support, and options such as ear reconstruction surgery or an ear prosthesis.
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What is Microtia?
Microtia is a condition present from birth in which the outer ear is small or not fully formed. It can affect one or both ears and often occurs with a narrow or absent ear canal, which can reduce hearing. It may occur alone or as part of a wider syndrome. Management includes hearing assessment and support, and options such as ear reconstruction surgery or an ear prosthesis.
How many clinical trials are available for Microtia?
RareWays currently indexes 17 clinical trials for Microtia, of which 2 are actively recruiting. These counts cover indexed trials across countries, not just your country. An Australian site does not necessarily mean that site is recruiting. Check locations, eligibility and current availability with the study team.
Where does the research data for Microtia come from?
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