Can a pamphlet ease the anxiety of choosing thyroid cancer treatment?
NCT ID NCT07536412
First seen Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
Low-risk thyroid cancer grows very slowly and has a 99% survival rate, but choosing among three treatment options can be stressful. This study gives patients a decision aid pamphlet right after diagnosis, before they see a surgeon. The pamphlet explains the options and lists questions to ask. Researchers will measure whether it reduces decision anxiety and helps patients feel more ready to choose.
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University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland, 21210, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
decision aid pamphlet (CQUPLE)
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple pamphlet could help patients feel less anxious and more ready to choose a treatment option.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study (34 people) testing a pamphlet, not a drug. It may not reduce anxiety for everyone, and results may not apply to other cancers.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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