New study offers Non-Surgical hope for thyroid nodules in LatinX community

NCT ID NCT05903196

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Northwell Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a minimally invasive procedure called radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to treat benign thyroid nodules that cause symptoms like discomfort or cosmetic issues. It focuses on LatinX patients who want to avoid surgery. The goal is to see if RFA can safely shrink the nodules and improve quality of life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: radiofrequency ablation (a minimally invasive procedure using heat to shrink thyroid nodules)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer LatinX patients a safe, non-surgical way to shrink benign thyroid nodules and relieve symptoms like discomfort or swallowing issues.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure may not work for all nodule types, and risks like pain or voice changes are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

benign thyroid gland neoplasm nodular goiter Thyroid Nodule

As listed by the trial registrant

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

THYROID NODULE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10022, United States

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