Scientists create massive head and neck cancer biobank to fuel future discoveries
NCT ID NCT00898638
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study collects tissue, blood, and saliva samples from up to 8,000 people with head and neck cancer and healthy volunteers. Researchers also gather medical and lifestyle information to build a detailed database. The goal is to provide a resource for future cancer research, not to test a new treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37232-6838, United States
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Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center - Cool Springs
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37064, United States
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Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center at Franklin
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37064, United States
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Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Nashville
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States
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