Ultrasound first: could it replace radiation scans for parathyroid patients?

NCT ID NCT07068867

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Odense University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether using ultrasound as the first imaging step before parathyroid surgery can safely reduce the need for radiation-based scans. 99 adults with primary hyperparathyroidism were enrolled. Those with clear ultrasound results went straight to surgery; others had additional imaging. The goal was to see if this approach is accurate enough to become standard practice.

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 approach could make pre-surgery imaging faster, safer, and more patient-friendly for people with primary hyperparathyroidism.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study (99 people) testing a diagnostic process, not a treatment. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

endocrine system disorder hyperparathyroidism parathyroid gland disorder primary hyperparathyroidism

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PRIMARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Odense University Hospital

Odense, 5000, Denmark

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