National Temporal Bone Donor Program
Volunteers who have a significant hearing or balance problem are sought for critically needed research to find the causes of these diseases. This national program involves donation of inner ears and brains after death. Brochures are available. (Sponsored by the NIDCD National Temporal Bone, Hearing & Balance Institute)
IN PROGRESS

Sensitization to a New Tropical Dust Mite
Allergy sufferers who spend at least one month in Florida or the Caribbean each year are invited to participate. Allergy testing for this newly identified allergen is offered at no cost.(Private study, Cape Cod Ear, Nose & Throat)
IN PROGRESS

 

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Quality of Life Changes from Allergy Immunotherapy
Allergy sufferers who require allergy shots or oral drops are invited to participate. Questionaires will be done and evaluated anually, for as long as treatment continues, and after treatment ceases.
(Private study, Cape Cod Ear, Nose & Throat)
IN PROGRESS

Quality of Life Changes from Nasal Surgery
Nasal and Sinus Surgery candidates are invited to participate. Questionaires will be done prior to surgery, and after healing. (Private study, Cape Cod Ear, Nose & Throat)
IN PROGRESS

Sensitization to a New Fall-Blooming Grass
Grass allergy sufferers are invited to participate. Allergy testing for this newly identified allergen is offered at no cost. Blood donation also requested. (Private study, Cape Cod Ear, Nose & Throat)
IN PROGRESS

Reproducibility of Food Allergy Tests
Food Allergy sufferers are invited to participate. Duplicate skin tests will be done to evaluate the reproducibility of two basic forms of food skin tests. Duplicate tests and tests not covered by insurance will be free. (Collaborative study with University of Singapore)
IN PLANNING STAGE

Nasal Obstruction and Septoplasty Effectiveness Study
COMPLETED

Acute Otitis Media and Acute Pharyngitis Antibiotic Treatment Studies
(Sponsored by the Aventis Pharmaceutical Company)
COMPLETED

Treatment of Low-Sensitivity Allergy
COMPLETED

  • Details: Treatment of Low-Sensitivity Allergy
  • Sponsored by: American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy

Safety of Allergy Testing and Treatment in Patients Taking Beta Blocker Medication.
COMPLETED

  • Details: Safety of Allergy Testing and Treatment in Patients taking Beta Blocker Medication
  • Sponsored by: American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.

The Sleep Study
COMPLETED

  • Studying Life Effects and Effectiveness of Palatopharyngoplasty
  • Sponsor: American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy

Acute Sinusititus Antibiotic Treatment Study
COMPLETED

  • Details: effectiveness comparison of two antibiotics for acute bacterial sinusitis.
  • Sponsored by the Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceutical Company
   

 

   

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