Research Studies Seeking Participants

  • Individuals With Mouth Lesions Needing a Biopsy

    Seeking Individuals with Mouth or Throat Lesions That Require a Biopsy

    Dr. Lalla of the UConn School of Dental Medicine, is seeking individuals with a soft tissue lesion of the mouth or throat that is requiring a biopsy, to participate in a research study. The study is testing whether an investigational, non-invasive 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 that requires a biopsy.
    • You have not been diagnosed or treated for head and neck cancer.
    • You have not been diagnosed or treated for any cancer in the last 5 years, other than basal cell or squamous cell cancer of the skin.
    • You are not pregnant.

    Eligible participant will be compensated for their time with a $100.00 American Express gift card per study visit.  Participants will only be required to attend one study visit prior to their biopsy.

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

    Principal Investigator: Dr. Rajesh V. Lalla

    WIRB 20170579

    For more information, contact: Cynthia Rybczyk at 860-679-3918