Scientists hunt for viral trigger in common thyroid disorder

NCT ID NCT02798965

Summary

This study aimed to understand if a common virus called parvovirus might trigger Graves' disease, an autoimmune thyroid condition. Researchers compared 52 people—some with recently diagnosed Graves' disease and others with non-autoimmune thyroid issues—to see if the virus was present in their blood. The goal was to gather basic knowledge about potential causes, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Amiens

    Amiens, 80054, France

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