Thyroid gland disorder

This early-phase trial is testing a new drug called KIN-2787 (exarafenib), alone or combined with another drug (binimetinib), in 400 adults with advanced solid tumors that have BRAF or NRAS mutations. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug can…

This early study is testing a new drug called BHV-1300 in 15 people with Graves' disease. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and to check how it affects certain markers of the disease. This is a phase 1 trial, so it's one of the first steps in testing this treatment in h…

This study tests a new drug called repotrectinib in people with advanced solid tumors that have certain gene changes (ALK, ROS1, or NTRK). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and second, seeing how well the drug shrinks tumors. About 500 adults with advanced canc…

This study looks at whether giving levothyroxine (a thyroid hormone medication) to women with subclinical hypothyroidism (a mild underactive thyroid) can improve their chances of having a baby through IVF. About 900 women aged 18-45 will be included, and researchers will compare …

This large study compares Armour Thyroid, a natural thyroid extract, to standard synthetic T4 (levothyroxine) in adults with primary hypothyroidism. About 2,800 participants who are stable on synthetic T4 will be randomly assigned to continue their current treatment or switch to …

This study tests whether giving a thyroid hormone supplement (levothyroxine) to dialysis patients with mild hypothyroidism can improve their quality of life and heart health. About 336 adults on hemodialysis will receive either the hormone or a placebo for up to two years. The go…

This study tests a computer model called OptiThyDose that helps doctors find the best dose of thyroid medication for children with congenital hypothyroidism or Graves' disease. The model uses past lab results to keep thyroid hormone levels in a healthy range. About 150 children w…

This study tests whether a device called PTeye, which uses near-infrared light to make parathyroid glands glow, helps surgeons find and protect these tiny glands during thyroid surgery. The trial will compare outcomes in 154 patients who have their first total thyroidectomy, with…

This study tests whether a generative AI tool can help doctors diagnose complications and co-existing diseases in people with rheumatoid arthritis. The AI reviews patient records and suggests possible issues like lung or heart problems. Doctors then decide if the AI's suggestions…

This study tests whether using a special dye (indocyanine green) during total thyroidectomy helps surgeons see and protect the parathyroid glands, reducing the risk of permanent hypoparathyroidism. About 242 adults scheduled for total thyroid removal will be randomly assigned to …

This trial tests whether a WeChat mini program that guides neck rehabilitation exercises can help people recover more comfortably after thyroid surgery. About 200 adults who have had their thyroid removed will either use the app-based program or receive standard care with video i…

This phase 2 trial tests a dye called bevonescein that makes nerves glow during thyroid surgery, helping surgeons see and avoid them. Forty adults having thyroid removal will receive the dye before surgery. The main goal is to see if it improves voice outcomes by reducing nerve i…

This study is testing whether giving patients unlimited access to a secure website with an explanatory video about thyroid surgery can lower their anxiety before the operation. About 220 adults scheduled for thyroid surgery will take part. Researchers will measure anxiety using s…

This study tests whether adding neck massage, stretches, and pain education to standard voice exercises can improve voice, swallowing, and scar quality after total thyroidectomy. Adults scheduled for total thyroid removal are invited to participate. They will attend sessions with…

This study tests whether giving a drug called dexmedetomidine during thyroid surgery helps patients wake up more smoothly. The drug aims to reduce coughing, agitation, and the amount of anesthesia needed. About 100 adults having thyroid surgery will be randomly assigned to receiv…

This study tests whether coating the breathing tube with either hydrocortisone ointment or lidocaine solution can lessen sore throat, hoarseness, and coughing after thyroid or parathyroid surgery. About 764 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. Researcher…

This study tests whether a cold plasma device applied during and after thyroid surgery can speed up wound healing and reduce pain and infection. About 26 adults having their thyroid removed will be randomly assigned to get either standard wound care or the plasma treatment. Resea…

This study tests a decision support tool that uses blood samples from the first two weeks after thyroid surgery to predict the best levothyroxine dose. Normally, dose adjustments take months of trial and error. The trial will enroll 240 patients and compare the tool's guidance to…

Researchers are studying whether blood levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) are linked to the presence, severity, and long-term outcomes of endocrine disorders such as osteoporosis, thyroid disease, and adrenal gland problems. The study enroll…

This study follows 400 Chinese women with newly diagnosed breast cancer to see how often thyroid problems occur before and during chemotherapy. Researchers will measure thyroid function and structure at diagnosis and after at least four cycles of anthracycline or taxane-based che…

This pilot study will test a new ultrasound probe and machine learning software to see if they can better visualize thyroid nodules compared to standard ultrasound. About 30 adults with known benign thyroid nodules will receive both types of scans. The goal is to improve detectio…

This study reviews 10 years of medical records from 600 adults who had thyroid surgery at Minia University Hospital. The goal is to find out which patients are most likely to develop low calcium levels after surgery, a common complication. By identifying key risk factors, doctors…

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 difficult…

This study will compare pain levels after three different surgical methods for removing lymph nodes in the neck (lateral neck dissection) in people with thyroid cancer. The three methods are robotic surgery, endoscopic surgery, and traditional open surgery. Researchers will measu…

This study tests whether a nerve block in the neck, given during thyroid surgery, can lower the body's stress response. 48 adults will be split into two groups: one gets standard anesthesia, the other gets the same plus a nerve block. Researchers will measure stress markers in bl…

This study aims to uncover genetic factors that increase the risk of thyroid cancer, especially in children and families with a strong history of the disease. Researchers will collect medical history and blood or saliva samples from 250 participants to look for inherited gene cha…

This study aims to create and test a scoring system called RTAS to evaluate how well surgeons perform robotic thyroidectomy, a surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. Researchers will observe 200 participants with thyroid cancer or benign nodules who are having this s…

This study is gathering information from 100 adults with a type of thyroid cancer that no longer responds to standard radioactive iodine treatment. Doctors are using special medications called redifferentiating agents to try to make the cancer respond again. The goal is to track …

This study looks at whether the amount of vitamin D in your blood affects your chance of developing thyroid problems while receiving immunotherapy for cancer. Researchers will measure vitamin D and thyroid function before and during standard cancer treatment. The goal is to see i…

This study is checking if thyroid problems (too much or too little thyroid hormone) change results of liver function tests. Researchers will measure bilirubin levels in 100 adults aged 20-60, comparing those with thyroid disease to healthy volunteers. The goal is to better unders…

This study looks at the best dose of a sedative called ciprofol for people having thyroid surgery. About 101 adults will receive this medicine to put them to sleep, and researchers will track how their brain activity changes. The goal is to find the exact amount needed for safe a…

This study aims to create a reliable questionnaire to measure swallowing and throat discomfort in people with goiter or after thyroid removal (thyroidectomy). Researchers will interview patients to develop the questions, then test the questionnaire before and after surgery. The s…

This study follows 4,094 adults in Shanghai who were part of an earlier health survey. Researchers will track them for up to 10 years to see how heart disease, kidney problems, and metabolic conditions like diabetes and obesity develop and interact. The goal is to better understa…