Goiter
MONDO:0005397Enlargement of the thyroid gland usually caused by lack of iodine in the diet, hyperthyroidism, or thyroid nodules. Symptoms include difficulty in breathing and swallowing.
Also known as: Thyromegaly, goiter, goiter (disease), goitre (disease)
97 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Glowing goggles could prevent calcium crash after thyroid surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a wearable goggle system that makes parathyroid glands glow can help surgeons find and protect them during thyroid removal. About 280 adults having thyroid surgery will take part. The goal is to reduce the risk of low calcium levels after surgery, a commo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Herbal pills tested as possible treatment for thyroid nodules
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 4 trial tests whether two traditional Chinese medicines, Xiaojin Pill and Neixiao Luoli Pill, can safely reduce the size of benign or low-risk thyroid nodules. About 108 adults aged 18 to 65 will be randomly assigned to take one of the pills or receive only lifestyle a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Could a vitamin before surgery prevent a common complication?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking vitamin D3 along with calcium for a week before total thyroidectomy prevents symptomatic low calcium levels after surgery better than calcium alone. 124 adults with multinodular goiter will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. After surge…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Iodine pills for moms may sharpen baby brains, new study hopes to prove
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving breastfeeding mothers a daily iodine-containing multivitamin for 6 months helps their babies' brains and thyroid health. Researchers will compare babies' brain activity and development between moms who get the supplement and those who receive stand…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Brown University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC