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Biospecimen Procurement for Head and Neck Disorders
Led by National Cancer Institute (NCI) · Updated on 2026-04-29
1000
Participants Needed
9
Research Sites
445 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Background: Researchers want to learn more about head and neck disorders. Understanding these disorders could help them find better treatments. To do this, they are collecting tissue samples for research. Objective: To create a repository of tissue samples and data to better study conditions of the head and neck. Eligibility: People who had or will have tissue samples taken because of a head or neck disorder. They must be ages 3 and older and not pregnant to join Part 2. Design: Participants will be screened with a questionnaire, medical history, and physical exam. Part 1. Participants will give permission for any of their tissue samples leftover from private care or other research protocols to be used. If participants tissue did not contain normal tissue or if they have a condition that suggests a genetic issue, they will be invited to join Part 2. Part 2: Participants will have additional samples collected. These could be: * Blood: Blood is drawn through a needle in the arm. * Cheek swab or brushing: A cotton swab or small brush is rubbed inside the cheek. * Saliva: They rinse their mouth with water and spit into a tube or cup. * Skin biopsy: They are injected with a numbing drug. A biopsy tool removes a small piece of skin. * Mucosal biopsy: They are injected in the mouth with a numbing medication. A small piece of tissue from the inside of the cheek is removed. Participants samples will be used for future research, including genetic testing.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Biospecimen Procurement for Head and Neck Disorders
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 3 years and older
- Able to provide consent or have a parent/guardian provide consent for minors
- Diagnosed with a head or neck condition requiring removal of biological specimens for clinical care or research
- Willing and able to understand and sign informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Unwilling to share leftover tissue samples for research (Part 1)
- For Part 2 sample collection: active major organ disorders increasing biopsy risk, such as bleeding disorders, heart disease, recent heart attack, congestive heart failure, or severe lung problems
- Medical conditions that increase risk from biopsies or blood draws, as determined by the principal investigator
- Individuals under 18 are excluded from oral mucosal and skin biopsies
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 9 locations
1
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20007
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2
Johns Hopkins Hospital Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20016
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3
George Washington University Hospital
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20037
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4
Johns Hopkins Hospital Broadway Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21205
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5
Johns Hopkins Hospital Bayview
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21224
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6
Johns Hopkins Hospital Greenspring
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287
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7
Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814
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8
Johns Hopkins Otolaryngology Clinic
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20817
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9
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
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Research Team
M
Melissa L Wheatley
CONTACT
C
Clint T Allen, M.D.
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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