Thyroid tumor

This early study tests if a laser can safely destroy small thyroid cancers (papillary thyroid microcarcinoma) without removing the thyroid. Ten adults with small tumors will receive laser treatment, then have their thyroid removed 6 months later to check if the cancer is fully go…

This study looks at whether low-risk thyroid cancer patients need radioactive iodine treatment after having their thyroid removed. About 504 participants are randomly assigned to receive either a standard dose of radio-iodine or no radio-iodine at all. The goal is to see if skipp…

This study tests whether dexmedetomidine, a sedative, can safely control blood pressure and heart rate during surgery to remove active thyroid tumors. Eighty adults aged 20 to 65 are randomly assigned to receive either dexmedetomidine or the standard drug labetalol. The goal is t…

This study compares two genetic tests, Afirma GSC and ThyroSeq v.3, on tissue from thyroid nodules that have unclear biopsy results. The goal is to see which test better identifies benign nodules, so patients can avoid unnecessary surgery. About 328 participants with indeterminat…

This study is testing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that helps doctors read thyroid ultrasound images. Researchers want to see if the AI can make diagnoses more consistent and faster than traditional methods. About 2,000 adults from 16 hospitals in China will take part. Th…

This Mayo Clinic study tracks 300 patients undergoing radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic thyroid nodules. Researchers use a simple questionnaire to measure changes in symptoms like discomfort or swallowing issues before and after the procedure. The goal is to better understa…

This study tests whether giving a thyroid hormone (T3) directly into the lungs can safely improve oxygen levels in adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a severe lung condition. About 68 critically ill patients on ventilators will either receive the hormone or s…

This study tests whether giving a continuous lidocaine drip during thyroid surgery can improve anesthesia depth and reduce side effects like nausea and low blood pressure. About 100 adults having open thyroid surgery with nerve monitoring will take part. The goal is to see if lid…

This study aims to find the genetic changes that make some families more likely to develop papillary thyroid cancer. Researchers will analyze DNA from 1,200 people who either have this cancer and have at least three affected relatives, or are family members of such patients. The …