Thyroid surgery alternative: active surveillance may prevent unnecessary operations
NCT ID NCT07370675
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study looks at whether closely monitoring small thyroid nodules (under 2 cm) with regular ultrasounds is a safe and effective alternative to immediate surgery. The goal is to avoid unnecessary operations and the need for lifelong thyroid medication. Researchers will follow 165 adults for up to 5 years to see how many need surgery or have nodule growth.
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Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck SurgeryRigshospitalet
RECRUITINGCopenhagen, 2100, Denmark
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