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

NCT ID NCT03429036

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

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

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • George Washington University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037, United States

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  • Johns Hopkins Hospital Bayview

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    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

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  • Johns Hopkins Hospital Broadway Baltimore

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    Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

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  • Johns Hopkins Hospital Greenspring

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    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

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  • Johns Hopkins Hospital Sibley Memorial Hospital

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    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20016, United States

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  • Johns Hopkins Otolaryngology Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20817, United States

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  • Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States

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  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007, United States

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  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

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    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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