Heat therapy could zap thyroid nodules without surgery
NCT ID NCT05189808
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether radiofrequency ablation (RFA) can safely shrink thyroid nodules that are not clearly cancerous. RFA uses a tiny needle to deliver heat directly to the nodule. Researchers will review medical records from 50 adults to see how much the nodules shrink and if any complications occur.
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 procedure using heat from electrical currents to shrink nodules)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could confirm that radiofrequency ablation is a safe and effective way to shrink thyroid nodules without surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study (50 people) that only reviews existing data, not a controlled trial. The results may not apply to everyone, and risks like voice changes or bleeding exist.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Columbia University
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10032, United States