No knife needed? study tests watching tiny thyroid tumors
NCT ID NCT02609685
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 216 people with very small papillary thyroid cancers (1.5 cm or smaller) to see what happens when they choose active surveillance—regular checkups instead of immediate surgery. The goal is to learn how often these cancers grow and whether observation is a safe alternative to standard treatment.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that active surveillance is a safe option for many patients with small thyroid cancers, reducing unnecessary surgeries.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not testing a new treatment. It may not change current practice, and some patients may still need surgery if the cancer grows.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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