Scientists probe cartilage strength to perfect nose reconstruction
NCT ID NCT07717138
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study examines the biomechanical and structural properties of three types of cartilage—septal (nose), auricular (ear), and costal (rib)—commonly used in total nasal reconstruction. By analyzing surgical waste tissue from adults undergoing septoplasty, rhinoseptoplasty, or otoplasty, researchers aim to create a detailed map of each cartilage's stiffness and microscopic architecture. The goal is to provide evidence-based guidance for surgeons to select the optimal cartilage graft, potentially improving the durability and appearance of reconstructed noses.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help surgeons choose the best cartilage type for nasal reconstruction, potentially improving surgical outcomes and reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study on surgical waste tissue, not a clinical treatment trial. Findings may not directly translate to better surgical techniques or patient outcomes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 33 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult patients who have undergone septoplasty, rhinoseptoplasty, or otoplasty, and in whom excess cartilage was removed during the surgical procedure. This cartilage, usually destined for disposal as surgical waste, is collected with the patient's consent, in accordance with current ethical and regulatory guidelines.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients who have undergone septoplasty, rhinoseptoplasty, or otoplasty, and in whom excess cartilage was removed during the surgical procedure. This cartilage, usually destined for disposal as surgical waste, is collected with the patient's consent, in accordance with current ethical and regulatory guidelines. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal
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How to take part
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hopital NOVO
Pontoise, Île-de-France Region, 95300, France
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