Hyperthyroidism
MONDO:0004425Overactivity of the thyroid gland resulting in overproduction of thyroid hormone and increased metabolic rate. Causes include diffuse hyperplasia of the thyroid gland (Graves' disease), single nodule in the thyroid gland, and thyroiditis. The symptoms are related to the increased metabolic rate and include weight loss, fatigue, heat intolerance, excessive sweating, diarrhea, tachycardia, insomnia, muscle weakness, and tremor.
Also known as: overactive thyroid
67 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New shot could help tame stubborn Graves' disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called efgartigimod, given as a shot under the skin, for adults with Graves' disease whose thyroid levels are still too high despite taking standard antithyroid drugs. About 230 people will take part, and some will get the drug while others get a placebo. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame overactive thyroid without lifelong pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new drug called IMVT-1402 for adults with Graves' disease, a condition where the thyroid is overactive. The study will include 210 participants who still have high thyroid levels despite taking standard medications. Participants will receive either one of two d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Immunovant Sciences GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill reverse eye bulging in thyroid eye disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial tests whether an oral medication called linsitinib can reduce eye bulging (proptosis) in people with moderate to severe active thyroid eye disease (TED). Participants will take either linsitinib or a placebo twice daily for 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sling Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame overactive thyroid without daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2b trial tests an experimental drug called IMVT-1402 in 240 adults with Graves' disease whose thyroid is still overactive despite standard treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can help patients achieve normal thyroid hormone levels and stop taking antithyroid medi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Immunovant Sciences GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeting the immune system: a new antibody may free Graves' patients from daily drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether felzartamab, an antibody that targets immune cells producing harmful antibodies, can restore normal thyroid function in people with Graves' disease. Participants will receive either felzartamab or a placebo alongside their usual anti-thyroid drugs…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame overactive thyroid in Graves' disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether BHV-1300 can help adults with Graves' disease achieve normal thyroid function without antithyroid drugs. Participants receive either BHV-1300 or a placebo via injection. The main goal is to see if more people on BHV-1300 have normal thyroid hormone levels…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biohaven Therapeutics Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MER511 enters first human trial for Graves' disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new biologic drug called MER511 in 100 adults with Graves' disease. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, and to see how the body handles the drug when given by IV or injection. Participants must be on stable thyroid medication. The stu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merida Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug BHV-1300 tested for Graves' disease safety
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study is testing a new drug called BHV-1300 in 15 people with Graves' disease. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and to check how it affects certain markers of the disease. This is a phase 1 trial, so it's one of the first steps in testing this treatment in h…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Biohaven Therapeutics Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame overactive thyroid in Graves' disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called YB-101 in people with Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition that causes an overactive thyroid. The study will see if YB-101 can help normalize thyroid hormone levels and allow patients to stop taking anti-thyroid medications…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yarrow Bioscience, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could help thyroid patients who Don't respond to usual pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational drug called efgartigimod for adults with Graves' disease whose thyroid levels are still high despite taking standard antithyroid medications. About 230 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo as a shot under the skin. The goal is…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could tame overactive thyroid in Graves' disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests two doses of rilzabrutinib, an oral drug, in 30 adults with Graves' disease (with or without eye problems). The main goal is to see if the drug lowers high thyroid hormone levels over 16 weeks. Researchers will also monitor safety and side effects.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heat therapy plus pills could tame overactive thyroid
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach for treating hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) by combining a minimally invasive heat procedure with standard medication. About 454 adults with hyperthyroidism will receive thermal ablation to destroy overactive thyroid tissue, plus antithyroid …
Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy aims to tame stubborn Graves' disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests HN2301, a new type of CAR-T therapy given directly into the blood, for people with refractory Graves' disease—a thyroid condition that doesn't respond well to standard treatments. The therapy reprograms the body's own immune cells to target and calm t…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New injection for Graves' disease enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a single injection of a new drug called GenSci098 in 24 adults with Graves' disease, a condition where the thyroid is overactive. The main goal is to check safety and side effects over about 5 months. Researchers will also measure how the drug moves t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Could a simple iodine solution make thyroid surgery safer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving Lugol's solution before removing the thyroid gland can lower the chance of two common surgery complications: low calcium levels from damaged parathyroid glands and vocal cord weakness from nerve injury. About 182 adults with overactive thyroid f…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jan Calissendorff • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Could vitamin d help kids with Graves' disease? new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether adding high-dose vitamin D to standard methimazole therapy helps control thyroid function and antibodies in children aged 9-17 newly diagnosed with Graves' disease. The main goal is to see if a larger trial is possible by measuring recruitment, adhe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Cancer therapy takes on autoimmune thyroid disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a single infusion of genetically modified immune cells (CAR-T cells) in 4 people with refractory Graves' disease, a thyroid condition that doesn't respond well to standard medication. The cells target two proteins (CD19 and BCMA) to reset the immune s…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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UK doctors trial tiny particle blockage to shrink thyroid lumps
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study will test the safety of thyroid artery embolization (TAE) in 10 UK patients with benign thyroid nodules or goitre. TAE is a minimally invasive procedure that blocks blood flow to the thyroid gland using tiny particles, causing it to shrink. The goal is to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Math model aims to perfect thyroid drug doses for kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a computer model called OptiThyDose that helps doctors find the best dose of thyroid medication for children with congenital hypothyroidism or Graves' disease. The model uses past lab results to keep thyroid hormone levels in a healthy range. About 150 children w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Children's Hospital Basel • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:48 UTC
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AI reads eye scans to spot thyroid disease activity and severity
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) model can accurately diagnose thyroid eye disease, assess its activity and severity, and predict its outcome using specialized MRI scans of the eye socket. Researchers will enroll 1200 people, including patients with thyroi…
Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch AI could spot dangerous thyroid Flare-Ups
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a software called Glandy HYPER that uses artificial intelligence to detect thyrotoxicosis—a dangerous overactive thyroid state—in people with Graves' disease. The AI analyzes resting heart rate data from wearable devices like smartwatches and compares it with sta…
Sponsor: THYROSCOPE INC. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New PET scan could spot hidden diseases early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new imaging method called Al18F-NOTA-FAPI-04 PET/CT or PET/MRI to see if it can better detect and guide treatment for malignant tumors, heart problems, and autoimmune diseases like hyperthyroidism. About 600 adults will receive the imaging agent and be monitore…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Can a steroid shot make thyroid surgery safer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether taking a short course of dexamethasone before surgery can reduce inflammation in the thyroid gland, making the operation easier for the surgeon. It includes adults with Graves' disease or Hashimoto's disease who are scheduled for a total thyroidectomy. Pa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Music therapy from home: a new hope for autoimmune and depression?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study explores whether 8 weekly telehealth music therapy sessions can improve quality of life and reduce depression and anxiety in adults with autoimmune endocrine diseases (like Type 1 diabetes or Hashimoto's) who also have depression. Ten participants will meet with a boar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Appalachian State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heat therapy may shrink thyroid lumps without surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether radiofrequency ablation (RFA) can safely reduce symptoms and improve quality of life in adults with benign thyroid nodules. Fifty participants will undergo the procedure and be followed for one year. The goal is to see if this minimally invasive heat t…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New study tests personalised care to combat brain fog in Graves' disease
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a person-centred care (PCC) programme, delivered by phone and online, can help people with Graves' disease feel better mentally and return to work. 220 adults with first-time Graves' disease will be randomly assigned to receive either usual care or usual …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New course aims to lift brain fog in Graves' patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special course on mental fatigue can help people with Graves' disease who struggle with ongoing brain tiredness, trouble focusing, and memory issues. About 96 adults aged 18-72 with stable thyroid levels will either take the course plus standard care or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Hidden thyroid cancers may be more common in Graves' disease than thought
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how often thyroid cancer is found by accident when people with Graves' disease have their thyroid gland removed. Researchers will track 280 adults having this surgery and examine the removed tissue carefully for any cancer, including tiny microcarcinomas. They…
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart wristband may spot thyroid drug imbalances before blood tests do
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a smart wristband that records nighttime heart rate and rhythm can tell if the dose of thyroid medication (levothyroxine) is too high or too low after total thyroid removal. Forty adults will wear the wristband for the first month after surgery, and the d…
Sponsor: Yeditepe University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Neck nerve block may ease Body's stress during thyroid surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nerve block in the neck, given during thyroid surgery, can lower the body's stress response. 48 adults will be split into two groups: one gets standard anesthesia, the other gets the same plus a nerve block. Researchers will measure stress markers in bl…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospital Dubrava • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists watch thyroid conditions unfold in 2,500 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 2,500 people with thyroid problems like hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, or Graves' disease. Researchers will track how these conditions develop over time using standard medical tests and genetic samples. The goal is to better understand the natural histo…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Graves disease eye damage: new clues from inflammation and thyroid markers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 100 people with Graves disease to see if inflammation and thyroid antibodies are linked to changes in the eye's nerve layer and macula. Researchers will compare eye scans (OCT) and blood tests between patients with and without eye involvement, plus healthy con…
Sponsor: Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Thyroid hormone changes may rewire your metabolism
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how changing thyroid hormone levels affect the way the body uses sugar and fat. Researchers will study people with Graves' disease (whose thyroid hormones are too high) and people with thyroid cancer (whose hormones are intentionally raised). Participants will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Ulm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Thyroid troubles linked to liver changes?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is checking if thyroid problems (too much or too little thyroid hormone) change results of liver function tests. Researchers will measure bilirubin levels in 100 adults aged 20-60, comparing those with thyroid disease to healthy volunteers. The goal is to better unders…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Turtle-Neck gadget could revolutionize thyroid cancer dosing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a special collar worn around the neck that measures radiation exposure in people with thyroid cancer or Graves' disease receiving radioactive iodine therapy. The goal is to see if this device gives more accurate dosing information than current methods, potentiall…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Brain fatigue after thyroid disease: immune system may be to blame
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates why some people with Graves' disease continue to feel mentally fatigued even after their thyroid levels return to normal. Researchers will compare blood and spinal fluid from 180 participants—60 with mental fatigue, 60 without, and 60 healthy controls—to f…
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New study aims to unlock mysteries of rare thyroid condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will enroll 150 people to better understand thyroid hormone resistance syndromes, rare conditions where the body does not respond properly to thyroid hormone. Researchers will use genetic testing, blood analysis, and lab-grown cells to find better ways to…
Sponsor: Istituto Auxologico Italiano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:55 UTC