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)
111 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New drug aims to tame Graves' disease Long-Term
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a drug called IMVT-1402 in adults with Graves' disease, a condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid. The goal is to see if the drug can help patients stay healthy without needing other treatments. About 372 people who completed earlier studies will ta…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Immunovant Sciences GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New injection every 8 weeks shows promise for thyroid eye disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called TOUR006 in 79 people with active thyroid eye disease, a condition that causes eye bulging and inflammation. Participants receive either a low dose, high dose, or placebo injection every 8 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug can reduce eye bul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tourmaline Bio, Inc., a Novartis Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Dietary intervention aims to tame weight regain in Graves' patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a personalized low-calorie Mediterranean-style diet, combined with lifestyle coaching, can prevent people newly diagnosed with Graves' disease from regaining too much weight after their thyroid levels normalize. Fifty-four adults will be randomly assigned…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New procedure shrinks giant goiters without surgery
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new, less invasive treatment for large thyroid nodules (giant nodular goiter) that cause discomfort or breathing problems. The procedure uses a tiny tube to deliver a chemotherapy drug (bleomycin) directly into the nodule's blood supply, blocking it and shrinki…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New registry to see if blocking thyroid blood flow improves symptoms
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis registry study follows 100 adults who have had a procedure called thyroid embolization to treat hyperthyroidism, goiter, or thyroid nodules. The procedure uses a catheter to block blood flow to the thyroid, aiming to shrink it and reduce symptoms. Researchers will track chan…
Sponsor: Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:53 UTC
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Urine test may spot hidden thyroid cancer, avoid unnecessary surgery
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether proteins found in urine can help doctors diagnose follicular thyroid cancer before surgery. Currently, this type of thyroid cancer can only be confirmed after removing the thyroid. Researchers will collect urine samples from 50 patients with thyroid no…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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ThyMoves study: exercise may ease thyroid symptoms and prevent falls in seniors
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether a tailored exercise program can improve quality of life, muscle strength, and balance in women aged 65 and older with Hashimoto's thyroiditis or multinodular toxic goiter. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or usual c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aalborg University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Heat zaps thyroid lumps without surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests if a single session of radiofrequency ablation (using heat) can safely shrink benign (non-cancerous) thyroid nodules in 106 adults. The goal is to reduce symptoms like neck pressure or cosmetic concerns. Participants will be followed for a year to measure nodule …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Can a placental patch make neck surgery scars heal better?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether placing a placental-based allograft called Amnioeffect on the surgical wound improves scar appearance, pain, and swallowing after thyroid or parathyroid surgery. About 334 adults will be enrolled, with half receiving the graft and half getting standard ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:56 UTC
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Thyroid troubles tied to weaker muscles and more fatigue in women
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how thyroid problems impact pain, tiredness, foot shape, muscle strength, and leg function in women who have regular periods. Researchers will compare 51 women with thyroid issues to healthy women to see what differences exist. The goal is to better understand…
Sponsor: Pamukkale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New needle method may better protect voice nerves during neck surgery
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares two methods of monitoring the nerve that controls the vocal cords during thyroid and parathyroid surgery. The standard method uses a breathing tube with electrodes, while the new method uses tiny needles placed directly into the voice box cartilage. Researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Skipping thyroid ultrasound after PET may be safe, study suggests
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines whether patients who have a thyroid nodule found on a PET scan can safely skip a follow-up ultrasound without affecting their survival. Researchers will compare death rates over 7 years between those who had an ultrasound within 3 months and those who did not.…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study sheds light on thyroid disease in kids under 6
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study examines autoimmune hyperthyroidism in children diagnosed before age 6, focusing on their symptoms, growth, and response to treatment. Researchers will compare these young children with older children who have the same condition. The goal is to identify patterns that c…
Sponsor: IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Vaccine link to thyroid disease under investigation
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether COVID-19 vaccination might trigger Graves' disease, a condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid. Researchers will review medical records of 161 people who developed Graves' disease for the first time between March 2020 and October 2022. The…
Sponsor: Laura ICONARU • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Thyroid Surgery's heart impact study pulled before start
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if thyroid surgery changes the thickness of the carotid artery, which is a sign of heart disease risk. It planned to measure artery thickness before and after surgery in adults with various thyroid conditions. However, the study was withdrawn before enroll…
Sponsor: Istituto Auxologico Italiano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden links between body diseases and metabolism
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches 200 people with lung, gut, or hormone diseases over time using special brain scans (PET). It aims to see how these diseases change brain activity and whether those changes can predict tumor return, spread, or survival. No new treatment is tested—just observatio…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New 3D ultrasound aims to sharpen thyroid nodule measurements
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares a new 3D ultrasound technology (PIUR) with standard 2D ultrasound for measuring thyroid nodule size after ablation. Researchers want to see if the 3D method gives more accurate and consistent results. About 75 adults who are having thyroid nodule ablation will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:57 UTC