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

NCT ID NCT03429036

First seen Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 2 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, or throat cancer. Researchers will use leftover tissue from medical procedures and collect additional samples like blood, saliva, or cheek swabs. The goal is to build a resource for future research to better understand these conditions and find new treatments. Up to 1,000 participants aged 3 and older will join.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • George Washington University Hospital

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    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

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    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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