Watchful waiting vs surgery: new study on tiny thyroid tumors

NCT ID NCT04624477

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at two ways to manage very small, low-risk papillary thyroid cancers: active surveillance (regular check-ups to monitor the cancer) or immediate surgery. Researchers are tracking 450 adults over time to see how often each approach meets long-term goals, such as avoiding cancer growth or the need for extra treatments. The goal is to help patients and doctors make better-informed choices.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

papillary thyroid Microcarcinoma Thyroid Cancer, Papillary thyroid gland papillary carcinoma Thyroid Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PAPILLARY MICROCARCINOMA OF THE THYROID PAPILLARY THYROID CANCER PAPILLARY THYROID CARCINOMA

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Locations

CHU de Québec - Université Laval

Québec, Quebec, G1V 4G2, Canada
Division chirurgie ORL et cervico-faciale

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Lawson Health Research Institute

London, Ontario, N6C2R5, Canada
Nova Scotia Health

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H1V8, Canada
St. Joseph's Healthcare

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
University Health Network

Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4, Canada
University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9, Canada
University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine

Calgary, Alberta, T2N 2T9, Canada

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