Clinical trials Below are current clinical trials.25 studies in Otolaryngology (ENT)/Head and Neck Surgery (open studies only). Filter this list of studies by location, status and more. Hearing Genomics Rochester, Minn. Aims, purpose, or objectives: 1) Develop hypotheses related to how the human genome and genetic variants affect hearing loss in children and adults. 2) Understand phenotypes of hearing loss on a deeper level by combining and analyzing information from audiometric, genetic, and radiologic data. 3) Explore genetic variants with an unknown significance to develop an understanding of their potential significance and explore other genes may influence an individual's hearing ability. A Study Assessing Robotic Surgery in the Seated Position for Benign and Malignant Lesions of the Head and Neck Using the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System Rochester, Minn. This study is designed to investigate if transoral surgery with the patient in the seated position utilizing the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA) will enable better visualization and expedited removal of benign and malignant tumors of the throat. A Study to Identify Biomarkers in the Blood, Saliva or Tissue for Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Cancer Rochester, Minn. The purpose of this study is to identify a biomarker (or biomarkers) that is present when disease is present (i.e., at diagnosis or recurrence) and not present when disease is absent (i.e., after treatment, in HPV negative patients or in normal controls). Quality of Life in Patients with Acoustic Neuromas Rochester, Minn. Acoustic neuromas (also known as vestibular schwannomas) are benign slow growing tumors that arise from the vestibular portion of the eighth cranial nerve. Current treatment options include microsurgery, stereotactic radiosurgery and observation, using a “wait-and-scan” approach. The primary objective of this study is to compare long-term quality of life outcomes between treatments for sporadic acoustic neuromas. A Study to Evaluate Quality of Life Outcomes for Cholesteatoma Rochester, Minn. The purpose of this study is to determine the quality of life scores for patients that have undergone subtotal petrosectomy and ear canal closure for cholesteatoma and/or chronic otitis media utilizing two previously validated quality-of-life scales. Vocal Disorders Co-existing in Patients with Spasmotic Dsyphonia (SD) Jacksonville, Fla. The purpose of this study is to investigate if SD patients have vocal disorders (nodules, polyps, muscle tension dysphonia etc) more than in normal population. A Study of the Biological System of Allergic Fungal Sinusitis Mucin Jacksonville, Fla. The purpose of this study is to describe the proteome of mucus in patients without chronic rhinosinusitis (nCRS) with an emphasis on cytokines and bone morphogenic proteins present (BMPs), to describe the proteome of mucus in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis without polyps (CRSsNP) with an emphasis on cytokines and BMPs present, to describe the proteome of mucus in patients with allergic fungal sinusitis (AFRS) with an emphasis on cytokines and BMPs present, and to identify BMPs differentially elevated in patients with AFRS compared to patients with nCRS or CRS. A Study to Develop a Biorepository of Blood Samples from Cancer Patients Participating in the Gemini (IRB 19-006717) Protocol Jacksonville, Fla., Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. The purpose of this study is to develop a biorepository of blood samples from cancer patients participating in the Gemini (IRB 19-006717) protocol. These samples will be used for future biomarker discovery and other translational studies. A Study of Simulated Sylvian Fissure Dissection Under Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Conditions Using a Rodent Microvascular Anastomosis Model Rochester, Minn. The purpose of this study is to assess the differences in microvascular anastomosis outcomes between the experiment aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH)-like conditions and control animals. Study of Treating Patients with Vestibular Schwannoma with Aspirin Rochester, Minn. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the administration of aspirin can delay or slow tumor growth and maintain or improve hearing in patients with vestibular schwannoma (VS). 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