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Biospecimen Procurement for Head and Neck Disorders
NCT03429036 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Background: Researchers want to learn more about head and neck disorders. Understanding these disorders could help them find better treatments. To do this, they are collecting tissue samples for research. Objective: To create a repository of tissue samples and data to better study conditions of the head and neck. Eligibility: People who had or will have tissue samples taken because of a head or neck disorder. They must be ages 3 and older and not pregnant to join Part 2. Design: Participants will be screened with a questionnaire, medical history, and physical exam. Part 1. Participants will give permission for any of their tissue samples leftover from private care or other research protocols to be used. If participants tissue did not contain normal tissue or if they have a condition that suggests a genetic issue, they will be invited to join Part 2. Part 2: Participants will have additional samples collected. These could be: * Blood: Blood is drawn through a needle in the arm. * Cheek swab or brushing: A cotton swab or small brush is rubbed inside the cheek. * Saliva: They rinse their mouth with water and spit into a tube or cup. * Skin biopsy: They are injected with a numbing drug. A biopsy tool removes a small piece of skin. * Mucosal biopsy: They are injected in the mouth with a numbing medication. A small piece of tissue from the inside of the cheek is removed. Participants samples will be used for future research, including genetic testing. ...
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (9)
Maryland
- Johns Hopkins Hospital Broadway Baltimore — Baltimore
- Johns Hopkins Hospital Bayview — Baltimore
- Johns Hopkins Hospital Greenspring — Baltimore
- Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital — Bethesda
- Johns Hopkins Otolaryngology Clinic — Bethesda
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center — Bethesda
District of Columbia
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital — Washington D.C.
- Johns Hopkins Hospital Sibley Memorial Hospital — Washington D.C.
- George Washington University Hospital — Washington D.C.
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 1,000 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-05-23 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12-03 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03429036
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03429036 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 1,000 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 2,390 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 5 conditions, with Head and Neck Neoplasms appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03429036 reports 9 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Maryland, District of Columbia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03429036 about?
NCT03429036 is a clinical study titled "Biospecimen Procurement for Head and Neck Disorders". Background: Researchers want to learn more about head and neck disorders. Understanding these disorders could help them find better treatments. To do this, they are collecting tissue samples for research. Objective: To create a repository of tissue samples and data to better study conditions of t...
What is the current status of trial NCT03429036?
This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 1,000 participants. The study started on 2018-05-23. Estimated completion is 2026-12-03.
What conditions does trial NCT03429036 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Head and Neck Neoplasms, Laryngeal Disease, Hearing Disorder, Pharyngeal Neoplasm, Oral Mucosal Disease. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03429036?
This trial is sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 2,390 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03429036 being conducted?
This trial has 9 study locations across District of Columbia, Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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