New model could make thyroid surgery safer and more predictable
NCT ID NCT06738888
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study aims to improve a prediction model that helps doctors know how difficult a less invasive thyroid surgery might be. Researchers will observe 300 people with thyroid cancer or benign nodules to see which factors, like age, weight, and tumor size, affect surgery difficulty. The goal is to make surgery safer and help train surgeons better.
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 help surgeons predict which patients might have a harder time with a less invasive thyroid surgery, leading to better planning and training.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not testing a new treatment. The model may not work for all patients or may need further validation before it can be widely used.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital
RECRUITINGShanghai, 200233, China
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