THYROID NEOPLASMS

This study is looking at whether giving medication before surgery helps shrink advanced thyroid tumors that have grown into nearby structures. Researchers will follow 120 patients who receive this pre-surgery treatment and then undergo tumor removal, comparing them to patients wh…

This study is testing whether a special website can help adults who have had thyroid cancer feel better after radioactive iodine treatment. Researchers want to see if the website, which offers education and symptom management tips, improves patients' overall well-being compared t…

This study is testing whether a specific type of therapy called EMDR can help reduce psychological distress in people with advanced thyroid cancer. It will involve 25 participants who have been diagnosed with cancer and are experiencing significant trauma-related symptoms. The th…

This study aims to collect and analyze tissue samples from people who are already scheduled for surgery to remove endocrine tumors (like thyroid, adrenal, or pancreatic tumors). Researchers will study the genetic and molecular details of these tumors to learn how to better tell t…

This study aims to discover new genetic causes of rare tumors called pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas. Researchers will analyze DNA from up to 2,000 patients and family members to find genes linked to these tumors. The goal is to improve genetic testing and help guide screeni…

This is a small pilot study to see if it's feasible to compare two ways of managing small thyroid nodules that look suspicious on ultrasound. The study will compare the anxiety levels and quality of life of people who get an immediate biopsy (usual care) versus those who are clos…