Can parathyroid surgery protect the heart and kidneys? new study follows 403 patients for 5 years
NCT ID NCT05469087
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study follows 403 adults with primary hyperparathyroidism who are having their overactive parathyroid gland removed. Researchers will track heart problems, cholesterol, blood sugar, artery stiffness, and quality of life for up to 5 years after surgery. The goal is to understand whether parathyroidectomy improves overall health beyond just fixing calcium levels.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could clarify whether parathyroidectomy improves long-term heart, kidney, and bone health in people with primary hyperparathyroidism.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients, and benefits of surgery remain uncertain.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 403 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2016
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All consecutive patients consulting for sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism in Nantes University Hospital
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: • Age \> 18 Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 * Pregnancy / lactation * Adults underguardianship * Secondary/tertiary hyperparathyroidism * Multiple endocrine neoplasia
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nantes University Hospital
RECRUITINGNantes, Loire-Atlantique, 44093, France
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