Thyroid nodules

This study is testing a new procedure called nanosecond pulsed field ablation (nsPFA) to treat benign (non-cancerous) thyroid nodules. The goal is to see if this non-surgical treatment can shrink the nodules and improve patients' quality of life. The study will enroll 30 adults w…

This study is testing a procedure called thyroid artery embolization (TAE) for people with large thyroid nodules that press on the throat or windpipe, causing symptoms like trouble swallowing or breathing. The procedure blocks blood flow to the nodules to shrink them. Researchers…

This study tests whether smelling lavender essential oil during awake ear, nose, and throat procedures can lower anxiety and pain. About 184 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either lavender aromatherapy or a placebo (odorless liquid). Participants will rate their anxie…

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 looks at two treatments for non-cancerous thyroid nodules: surgery and radiofrequency ablation. Researchers will track how much the nodules shrink, changes in thyroid hormone levels, and quality of life. About 100 adults with benign nodules will participate, and the go…

This study looks at how well ultrasound-guided heat ablation works for non-cancerous thyroid nodules and aims to create an AI model that can predict treatment results. Researchers will follow 1500 adults who choose this minimally invasive procedure instead of surgery. The goal is…