Microtia, CongenitalNCT07721805
Social Perception of Microtia
An observational study of Microtia, Congenital and Auricular Reconstruction, run by University Medical Center Groningen at 1 site in Netherlands.
Trial summary
Rationale: Microtia is a congenital craniofacial condition characterized by the underdevelopment of the external ear. Children with microtia become aware of their deformity at a young age, and this awareness intensifies in school, where they often face social comparison. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 6 to 17 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Microtia, Congenital, Auricular Reconstruction
- How many people
- 1,271 participants
- Where
- 1 siteNetherlands
- Study dates
- 4 Mar 2026to 22 Jun 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 6 to 17 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Study population: Children aged 6-17 years attending primary or secondary schools were eligible for participation
Who may be able to join
- Attending primary or secondary school
Who cannot join
- -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Netherlands1 site
University Medical Center Groningen
Groningen, Provincie Groningen, 9713 GZ
About this study
Official title: The Social Perception of Microtia and Auricular Reconstruction in Children.
Rationale: Microtia is a congenital craniofacial condition characterized by the underdevelopment of the external ear. Children with microtia become aware of their deformity at a young age, and this awareness intensifies in school, where they often face social comparison. This can impact both their mental well-being and social standing. In this process, not only their self-image but also others' perceptions play important roles. Given the significant time children spend with peers, it is crucial to investigate how children of similar ages perceive microtia and whether this perception changes after auricular reconstruction.
Objective: To examine the social perception of children regarding peers with microtia and auricular reconstruction.
Read more
Study design: The study is of cross-sectional nature. Study population: The study population consists of primary and secondary school children aged 6 to 18 years old.
Intervention: All children will be shown one of the following photos: a child with a normal ear, a child with preoperative microtia, or a child with a postoperative reconstructed ear. Subsequently, all children will evaluate the photo they have seen using 7 questions based on a visual analogue scale (VAS) ranging from a score of 0 to 10.
Study endpoints: The study includes several endpoints. It will examine children's perception of peers with a normal ear, microtia, or a reconstructed ear in terms of the following social attributes: athleticism, confidence, friendliness, health, intelligence, popularity and willingness to interact. Additionally, it will explore whether there is a difference in the perception of primary school children and secondary school children regarding the above-mentioned social attributes.
- Conditions
- Microtia, Congenital, Auricular Reconstruction
- Keywords
- Social perception, Peer perception, Microtia, Auricular reconstruction
- Medical subject headings
- Congenital Microtia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Children aged 6-17 years were eligible for participation. | Attending primary or secondary school |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Difference in social perception scores
The primary outcome was the difference in social perception scores between the three image groups. Responses will be recorded using a visual analogue scale (VAS) ranging from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating a more favorable perception of the attribute.
Measured: The entire assessment can be completed directly after enrollment and takes a maximum of 5 minutes.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Differences in social perception scores between primary and secondary school
Secondary analyses examined differences in social perception scores between primary and secondary school students. Responses will be recorded using a visual analogue scale (VAS) ranging from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating a more favorable perception of the attribute.
Measured: The entire assessment can be completed directly after enrollment and takes a maximum of 5 minutes.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Jul 2026
- Study start4 Mar 2026
- Primary completion22 Jun 2026
- Study completion22 Jun 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Microtia, CongenitalStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 1,271 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Myrthe KS Hol, Prof. dr., Principal investigator, University Medical Center Groningen
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07721805
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 25059
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 13 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 23 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Social Perception of Microtia and Auricular Reconstruction in Children.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07721805
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 25059
- Conditions
- Microtia, Congenital, Auricular Reconstruction
- Keywords
- Social perception, Peer perception, Microtia, Auricular reconstruction
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 1,271 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University Medical Center GroningenUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 4 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 22 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 22 Jun 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Rationale: Microtia is a congenital craniofacial condition characterized by the underdevelopment of the external ear. Children with microtia become aware of their deformity at a young age, and this awareness intensifies in school, where they often face social comparison. This can impact both their mental well-being and social standing. In this process, not only their self-image but also others' perceptions play important roles. Given the significant time children spend with peers, it is crucial to investigate how children of similar ages perceive microtia and whether this perception changes after auricular reconstruction.
Objective: To examine the social perception of children regarding peers with microtia and auricular reconstruction.
Study design: The study is of cross-sectional nature. Study population: The study population consists of primary and secondary school children aged 6 to 18 years old.
Intervention: All children will be shown one of the following photos: a child with a normal ear, a child with preoperative microtia, or a child with a postoperative reconstructed ear. Subsequently, all children will evaluate the photo they have seen using 7 questions based on a visual analogue scale (VAS) ranging from a score of 0 to 10.
Study endpoints: The study includes several endpoints. It will examine children's perception of peers with a normal ear, microtia, or a reconstructed ear in terms of the following social attributes: athleticism, confidence, friendliness, health, intelligence, popularity and willingness to interact. Additionally, it will explore whether there is a difference in the perception of primary school children and secondary school children regarding the above-mentioned social attributes.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Children aged 6-17 years were eligible for participation. | – | –Attending primary or secondary school |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 6 to 17 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
- Study population
- Children aged 6-17 years attending primary or secondary schools were eligible for participation
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Attending primary or secondary school
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Difference in social perception scores
Time frame: The entire assessment can be completed directly after enrollment and takes a maximum of 5 minutes.
The primary outcome was the difference in social perception scores between the three image groups. Responses will be recorded using a visual analogue scale (VAS) ranging from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating a more favorable perception of the attribute.
1 secondary outcome
Differences in social perception scores between primary and secondary school
Time frame: The entire assessment can be completed directly after enrollment and takes a maximum of 5 minutes.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Myrthe KS Hol, Prof. dr. principal investigator
University Medical Center Groningen
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Microtia, Congenital and Auricular Reconstruction, run by University Medical Center Groningen at 1 site in Netherlands.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Netherlands. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Difference in social perception scores (time frame: The entire assessment can be completed directly after enrollment and takes a maximum of 5 minutes.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Jul 2026.