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Do kids judge a book by its ear? a study on microtia and social perception.

NCT ID NCT07721805

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study asks whether school-age children view peers with microtia — a condition where the outer ear is underdeveloped — differently than those with a typical ear, and whether surgical reconstruction changes that perception. Over 1,200 children aged 6 to 18 will view a photo of a child with a normal ear, an unreconstructed microtia, or a reconstructed ear, then rate that child on traits like friendliness, intelligence, and popularity. The goal is to understand the social impact of microtia and the potential benefit of reconstruction from a peer perspective.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If the findings show that reconstruction improves social perception, it could support the psychological benefits of early surgical intervention for children with microtia.
What could go wrong
This is an observational survey, not a treatment trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may vary by age group and cultural context.

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Study facts

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Participants

1,271 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Children aged 6-17 years attending primary or secondary schools were eligible for participation

Ages

6 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Attending primary or secondary school Exclusion Criteria: \-

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Conditions

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microtia

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Auricular reconstruction Microtia, congenital

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Medical Center Groningen

    Groningen, Provincie Groningen, 9713 GZ, Netherlands

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