UK's first 'Sand Grain' procedure aims to shrink thyroid lumps without major surgery
Disease control
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This study is testing a new, minimally invasive procedure called thyroid artery embolization (TAE) for people with large, non-cancerous thyroid lumps that cause neck pressure, cosmetic concerns, or overactive thyroid. The procedure blocks tiny arteries feeding the thyroid using p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC