New website aims to help thyroid cancer patients make tough treatment choices
NCT ID NCT06980103
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a special decision aid website helps people with intermediate-risk thyroid cancer make informed choices about radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment. About 408 participants will be randomly assigned to use either the decision aid or a standard information website. Researchers will compare how well each group understands the risks and benefits and whether their final decision matches their personal values.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 408 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 and older * Patients diagnosed with intermediate risk DTC \< 6 months ago and who are making a decision about RAI treatment * Ability to understand the information conveyed in the informed consent form, pose questions and process answers (e.g., no cognitive impairment per direct consultation with the patient's physician), and, finally, provided informed consent to participate. * Participants willingness to be contacted and remain available to complete study activities throughout the duration of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of low risk or high risk DTC * Prior history of RAI * Clinical contraindications that prevent consideration of RAI (e.g., pregnancy, lactation, neutropenia if considering high dose of RAI)
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Conditions
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The places running it
3 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Locations
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Inova Health System
RECRUITINGFalls Church, Virginia, 22031, United States
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Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
RECRUITINGWashington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007, United States
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MedStar Washington Hospital Center
RECRUITINGWashington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
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