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  • Seeking Individuals with Mouth or Throat Lesions

    Dr. Lalla of the UConn School of Dental Medicine is seeking individuals with any soft tissue lesion of the mouth or throat to participate in a research study. The study tests whether a non-invasive, investigational device using saliva can help in the decision whether to biopsy a lesion or not.

    You may qualify if:

    • You are 23 years of age or older.
    • You or a healthcare provider have noticed an unusual area of the mouth or throat (areas can be raised or flat, suspicious or non-suspicious).
    • You have not been diagnosed or treated for cancer in the last 5 years.
    • You have never had a biopsy of the mouth or throat.
    • You are not pregnant.

     Eligible participants will be compensated for their time with a $25.00 American Express gift card and a $25.00 travel reimbursement check per study visit. Participants may be asked to attend up to 2 study visits.

    Principal Investigator: Dr. Rajesh V. Lalla    WIRB 20170579

    For more information, contact: Cynthia Rybczyk at 860-679-3918/rybczyk@uchc.edu