3D-Printed ear implant made from your own cells tested in tiny trial
NCT ID NCT06072040
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tested a new ear implant called AUR-201 for people with a rare birth defect called microtia, where one ear is small or missing. The implant was custom-made using the patient's own cartilage cells and a 3D-printed scaffold. Only 3 people were enrolled before the study was terminated, so we have very little information on how well it worked or its safety.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AUR-201 (a 3D-printed ear-shaped implant made from the patient's own cartilage cells)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new way to rebuild ears for people born with microtia, using their own cells to create a natural-looking ear.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very early, small trial (only 3 people enrolled) and it was terminated, so results are limited. The implant may not look natural or could cause side effects like infection or rejection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Romo Plastic Surgery
New York, New York, 10021, United States
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