Childhood radiation linked to thyroid cancer? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07473518

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows children who had radiation therapy for cancer to see how often they develop thyroid nodules or thyroid cancer. Researchers will compare them to children who did not have radiation, looking for risk factors and genetic clues. The goal is to create better screening plans and possibly tailor treatments in the future.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to better, personalized screening guidelines for children who had radiotherapy, helping catch thyroid problems early.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly change care yet. Results may take years and might not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

childhood malignant neoplasm differentiated thyroid carcinoma neoplasm thyroid gland carcinoma Thyroid Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PEDIATRIC CANCER THYROID CARCINOMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

UO Medicina Nucleare - IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
RECRUITING

Bologna, 40138, Italy
UOC Pediatria - IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
RECRUITING

Bologna, 40138, Italy

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