NIDCD Otolaryngology Clinical Protocol Biospecimen Bank
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About the trial
Background: Many disorders of the head and neck can affect a person s hearing; balance; smell; taste; swallowing; voice; or speech. These disorders include cancers and genetic and inflammatory diseases. To find better ways to diagnose and treat these disorders, researchers need to study tissues and other biological samples from people who have them. Objective: To collect biological samples for a repository that will be used for research. Eligibility: People of any age with a disorder of the head and neck that requires the taking of biological samples. The conditions may be any that affect hearing; balance; smell; taste; swallowing; voice; or speech. Design: Part 1: Participants will give permission for their leftover tissue samples to be used for research. These are tissue samples from the head and neck that were collected in the course of routine tests and care or other research studies. Information on each participant s age, diagnosis, and previous treatments will also be collected. Part 2: Some participants may be asked for more samples. All those aged 3 years or older will have a physical exam. They will provide blood and saliva samples. A cotton swab or brush will be used to collect cells from the inside of the cheek. Participants 18 years or older may have additional tests. They may provide nasal secretions: A piece of gelfoam or a sponge will be placed in the nose to soak up secretions for 5 to 10 minutes. They may have biopsies: Small samples of tissue will be cut from the skin and the tissue lining the mouth. Samples may be used for genetic testing.
Original English text from ClinicalTrials.gov
Who can (and can't) join
✓ Qualifies
- •Zdolność do wyrażenia zgody (rodzic/opiekun dla dzieci)
- •Chęć podpisania dokumentu zgody na udział w badaniu
- •Diagnoza zaburzenia słuchu, równowagi, smaku, zapachu, mowy lub języka
- •Wiek co najmniej 3 lata (dla części badania z poborem krwi)
✗ Disqualifies
- •Aktywne poważne choroby, które zwiększyłyby ryzyko podczas pobrania tkanek, w tym zaburzenia krzepnięcia krwi
- •Choroby serca, w tym niedawny zawał serca lub niewydolność serca
- •Poważne problemy z płucami
- •Skłonność do krwawienia lub inne stany medyczne, dla których dodatkowe pobrania próbek byłyby niebezpieczne
Simplified criteria — AI translation
Trial details
- Minimum age
- 3 Years
- Maximum age
- 99 Years
- Last updated (source)
- October 5, 2026
- Sex
- No restrictions
Locations (1)
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, United States
Trial contact
Maame S Akumatey
Joshua M Levy, M.D.
Contact information from ClinicalTrials.gov. Contact in English.
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