Scientists launch massive tissue collection to unlock secrets of head and neck diseases

NCT ID NCT03429036

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study aims to create a large collection of tissue samples from people with head and neck disorders, such as hearing loss, mouth diseases, and throat cancers. Researchers will use leftover surgical tissue and additional samples like blood, saliva, and cheek swabs to study the biology of these conditions. The goal is to build a resource that can help future research find better treatments. Up to 1,000 participants aged 3 and older will be enrolled.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck neoplasm Head and Neck Neoplasms hearing disorder laryngeal disorder mouth mucosa disorder pharynx cancer pharynx neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEAD AND NECK NEOPLASMS HEARING DISORDER LARYNGEAL DISEASE ORAL MUCOSAL DISEASE PHARYNGEAL NEOPLASM

Contacts and locations

Locations

George Washington University Hospital
RECRUITING

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037, United States
Johns Hopkins Hospital Bayview
RECRUITING

Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
Johns Hopkins Hospital Broadway Baltimore
RECRUITING

Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
Johns Hopkins Hospital Greenspring
RECRUITING

Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
Johns Hopkins Hospital Sibley Memorial Hospital
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Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20016, United States
Johns Hopkins Otolaryngology Clinic
RECRUITING

Bethesda, Maryland, 20817, United States
Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital
RECRUITING

Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
RECRUITING

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007, United States
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITING

Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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