THYROID CANCER

This study looked at whether combining fun exercise games (exergaming) with a Mediterranean diet could help people with thyroid cancer feel better after having their thyroid removed. 80 adults were split into groups: one did exergaming, one followed a Mediterranean diet, one did …

This study tested the drug ZD6474 in 331 people with advanced medullary thyroid cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if the drug could slow tumor growth compared to a placebo. Results focused on how long patients lived without their cancer getting wors…

This study tested a new ultrasonic surgical system for cutting and sealing tissue during thyroid cancer surgery. It involved 136 patients who needed open or endoscopic surgery. The main goal was to see if the new tool works as well as current methods.

This early-phase trial tested two drugs, vemurafenib and copanlisib, in 8 people with advanced thyroid cancer that had stopped responding to radioiodine therapy. The goal was to see if the combination could make tumors sensitive to radioiodine again and shrink them. The study als…

This study tested two daily doses (150mg and 300mg) of the drug vandetanib in 81 adults with advanced medullary thyroid cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to see which dose better shrinks tumors and controls the disease, while also tracking side effects. Pa…

This study tested an artificial intelligence (AI) system called Vision-LSTM to see if it could accurately diagnose thyroid nodules that are suspicious for cancer (TI-RADS 4b) from ultrasound images. Researchers used data from 401 patients and compared the AI's performance to that…

This study compared two types of thyroid surgery: one using a microscope and the standard method. Researchers looked at blood loss, nerve damage, and low calcium levels after surgery in 74 patients with thyroid cancer or other thyroid conditions. The goal was to see if the micros…

This study tested whether using a virtual reality headset with a relaxation app could lower anxiety in people about to have their thyroid removed due to cancer. 82 adults used the headset before surgery, and researchers measured their stress levels before and after. The goal was …

This study tested whether adding dexmedetomidine to a standard neck nerve block improves pain control after thyroid surgery. Fifty-eight adults aged 30-59 were randomly assigned to receive the nerve block with or without the added medicine. The goal was to see if the combination …

This study tested whether applying a gel made of oxidized regenerated cellulose and hyaluronic acid during thyroid surgery can reduce internal scarring (adhesions) and related discomfort. 45 adults having their first thyroid surgery for goiter or cancer took part. The goal was to…

This study tested a new tool called CQUPLE to see if it helps patients with low-risk thyroid cancer make better-informed treatment decisions. Fifty adults aged 18 to 80 with newly diagnosed low-risk thyroid cancer took part. Half received the CQUPLE tool before their surgeon visi…

This study tested a digital conversation aid to help patients and doctors make shared decisions about thyroid biopsy. Researchers enrolled 107 adults with thyroid nodules to see if using the tool during clinic visits was practical. The goal was to gather information for a future …

This study looked at 314 adults with small, early-stage papillary thyroid cancer who were scheduled for a less extensive surgery (lobectomy). Doctors checked lymph nodes during the operation and found that many patients had hidden cancer spread, requiring a second surgery to remo…

This study measured body composition changes in 15 adults with thyroid cancer who were already taking selpercatinib. Researchers used DXA scans to track lean mass and a special room to measure 24-hour energy use. The goal was to understand how the drug affects the body, not to te…

This study looked at 49 adults having thyroid surgery to see if changing head position affects the optic nerve sheath diameter, a measure of pressure around the brain. Researchers used ultrasound to measure the nerve before and after positioning. They also checked for post-surger…

This study tested a special type of radioactive iodine (124-I) to measure how much radiation each thyroid cancer tumor receives during standard treatment with 131-I. Twenty adults with thyroid cancer that had spread were scanned to see if 124-I could predict which tumors would re…