Scientists seek clues behind facial differences in large-scale study

NCT ID NCT02639312

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study aims to learn more about the causes and development of craniofacial anomalies—differences in the shape of the face, head, or neck. Researchers will compare people with these conditions, their family members, and healthy volunteers. Participants provide medical history, photos, scans, and genetic samples, but no treatment is given. The goal is to build a database for future research.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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