Parotid disorder

This study is testing a special 3D MRI technique called neurogram imaging to better see the tiny branches of the facial nerve inside the parotid gland before surgery for parotid tumors. The goal is to help surgeons avoid accidentally injuring these nerves during tumor removal, wh…

This study is testing whether it is safe to remove a tumor from the parotid gland (a saliva gland near the ear) without using a surgical drain. Normally, a drain is placed to remove extra fluid, which often requires an overnight hospital stay. The researchers want to see if skipp…

This study tests whether custom 3D-printed oral stents can reduce mouth sores in head and neck cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. The stents are made from a mold of the patient's mouth and cover teeth and gums during treatment. Researchers will compare sore rates and pa…

This study aims to learn more about diseases that affect the salivary glands, which produce saliva. Researchers will collect medical data, blood, saliva, and tissue samples from people with these conditions, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understan…

This study tests whether adding high-resolution sequences to a standard MRI can more accurately show the position of a parotid tumor relative to the facial nerve. About 88 adults scheduled for first-time parotid tumor surgery will receive the enhanced MRI before their operation. …