Collection of Clinical Data and Specimens for Research on Head and Neck and Communication Disorders

Study Description:

It may be in the interest of the NIDCD Clinical Research Program (CRP) to collect clinical data or specimens generated in the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck or communication disorders and to evaluate patients to determine candidacy for intramural clinical studies. This protocol will provide the administrative vehicle to enable the evaluation and provision of clinical care for patients with head and neck and communication disorders by the NIDCD CRP, Clinical Center, and consult services. No investigational therapies will be administered in this

study.

Objectives and Endpoints:

(Summation)To collect clinical data or specimens generated in the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck or communication disorders

(Summation)To evaluate patients to determine candidacy for intramural clinical studies

Study Population:

Patients at risk, suspected of having, have a history of, or currently have a diagnosed head and neck or communication disorder referred to NIDCD Clinical Investigators by the Intramural Consult Service or community providers

Description of Sites:

NIH Clinical Center

Study Duration:

10 years

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Detailed Description

Study Description:

It may be in the interest of the NIDCD Clinical Research Program (CRP) to collect clinical data or specimens generated in the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck or communication disorders and to evaluate patients to determine candidacy for intramural clinical studies. This protocol will provide the administrative vehicle to enable the evaluation and provision of clinical care for patients with head and neck and communication disorders by the NIDCD CRP, Clinical Center, and consult services. No investigational therapies will be administered in this

study.

Objectives and Endpoints:

(Summation)To collect clinical data or specimens generated in the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck or communication disorders

(Summation)To evaluate patients to determine candidacy for intramural clinical studies

Study Population:

Patients at risk, suspected of having, have a history of, or currently have a diagnosed head and neck or communication disorder referred to NIDCD Clinical Investigators by the Intramural Consult Service or community providers

Description of Sites:

NIH Clinical Center

Study Duration:

10 years

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

26

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

    • Maryland
      • Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
        • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

2 years and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients at risk, suspected of having, have a history of, or currently have a diagnosed head and neck or communication disorder referred to NIDCD Clinical Investigators by the Intramural Consult Service or community providers

Description

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Patients must be age 2 years or older if procedures or treatment are required.
  • Patients at risk, suspected of having, have a history of, or currently have a diagnosed head and neck or communication disorder.
  • An NIDCD clinical investigator and PI determines it is in the interest of the patient/individual and NIDCD CRP for the subject to undergo consult, treatment or follow-up at the NIDCD/NIH
  • Patient or their Legally Authorized Representative is able to provide informed consent.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

  • Candidates who do not meet the inclusion criteria.
  • Candidates who in the opinion of the PI and clinical team have medical or unstable conditions for which NIDCD and CC consultative services are unable to provide or support optimal care

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Patients
Patients at risk, suspected of having, have a history of, or currently have a diagnosed head and neck or communication disorder.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Evaluation for clinical studies
Time Frame: ongoing
To evaluate patients to determine candidacy for intramural clinical studies
ongoing
Clinical data collection
Time Frame: ongoing
To collect clinical data or specimens generated in the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck or communication disorders
ongoing

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Clint T Allen, M.D., National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

November 3, 2020

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 7, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

June 7, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 5, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 5, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

November 6, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 13, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 12, 2023

Last Verified

June 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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