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Study of Human Airway DiseaseAims: This study is being conducted in support of Northwestern University (NU) investigator Dr. Robert Schleimer’s studies of Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Through sinus/nasal specimen collection and analysis we hope to better understand the causes of chronic sinus disease and to better understand how oral steroid treatment may affect the development of chronic sinusitis and polyps as well as their impact on surgical recovery.Study Duration: 12 monthsDiagnosis: Patient having Sinus/Nasal SurgeryIRB Approval Number: EH14-417Sponsor: NorthShore University HealthSystem Contact: For more information, interested participants and clinicians may contact Gnathan Carpenter at 847.570.2949 or email gcarpenter@northshore.org.Open to Enrollment: Yes
Nucleus® Hybrid™ L24 Implant System: New Enrollment StudyAims: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and effectiveness of the Nucleus Hybrid L24 cochlear implant system. The system consists of a Nucleus Hybrid L24 Cochlear Implant, a Sound Processor (a mini "computer" that amplifies sound and converts sound waves into an electric signal), and an Acoustic Component (AC), which consists of a mini speaker built into an earpiece that fits in your ear. The FDA has recently approved this system for marketing,Study Duration: 5 yearsDiagnosis: The Nucleus Hybrid Implant system is designed for patients who have severe hearing loss for high-pitched sounds but who have reasonably good hearing for lower pitched sounds, and who do not understand speech well with hearing aids alone.IRB Approval Number: EH15-281Sponsor: Cochlear Americas, Inc.Contact: For more information, interested participants and clinicians may contact Mira Shiloach at 847.657.1750 or email mshiloach@northshore.org.Open to Enrollment: Yes
The Patient Decision – Making Process after a Diagnosis of Oral Cavity CancerAims: The purpose of this study is to determine patient understanding of oral cancer with regards to treatment Diagnosis: Patients that have been diagnosed with oral cancer and have not yet undergone treatment Principal Investigator: Cheryl Nocon, MDIRB Approval Number: EH18-179Sponsor: NorthShore University HealthSystemContact: Interested patients may contact Duanny Alva, MPH at 847.570.1783 or email dalva@northshore.orgOpen to Enrollment: Yes