Heat, not surgery: new trial aims to cure thyroid cancer without a knife

NCT ID NCT07376837

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

Summary

This study tests whether radiofrequency ablation (using heat) can safely cure small, low-risk thyroid cancers without surgery. Thirty adults who decline surgery or active monitoring will receive the treatment and be followed for a year. The goal is to see if the cancer is completely gone after treatment, offering a less invasive option.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Thyroid Cancer, Papillary thyroid gland papillary carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University Health Network - Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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