Massive study seeks clues to facial differences
NCT ID NCT02639312
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to learn more about abnormal development of the face, head, and neck by comparing people with these conditions to their family members and healthy volunteers. Researchers will collect medical history, perform exams, take 3D images, and analyze genetic samples from up to 2,400 participants aged 2 and older. The goal is to better understand the causes and characteristics of these conditions, not to test a new treatment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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