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  • Human Subjects with Mouth/Throat Lesions Requested

    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