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Scar-Free thyroid surgery could match traditional open surgery

NCT ID NCT07654322

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two surgical approaches for unilateral thyroid cancer: a newer, scar-free endoscopic technique through the armpit versus standard open neck surgery. Researchers will track complications, recovery time, and patient satisfaction in 400 adults aged 18-70 with early-stage papillary thyroid cancer. The goal is to see if the less visible approach is as safe and effective as the traditional method.

What this could mean

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Active substance
surgery
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a scar-free, minimally invasive surgery is as safe and effective as traditional open surgery for thyroid cancer, offering better cosmetic outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an observational comparison, not a randomized trial, so results may be influenced by patient choice. Long-term outcomes like cancer recurrence are still being tracked.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 400 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Feb 2031

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

According to the latest ATA guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer in China, papillary thyroid carcinoma confirmed by histopathology has a clinical staging of cN0 in cervical lymph nodes. The patient has unilateral thyroid cancer with T1-T2 stage tumors, no lymph node metastasis, no extraglandular invasion, and no distant metastasis. They are willing to undergo surgical treatment for thyroid cancer

Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with newly diagnosed thyroid cancer aged ≥ 18 years and ≤ 70 years old; 2. According to the latest ATA guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer in China, papillary thyroid carcinoma confirmed by histopathology has a clinical staging of cN0 in cervical lymph nodes. 3. The patient has unilateral thyroid cancer with T1-T2 stage tumors, no lymph node metastasis, no extraglandular invasion, and no distant metastasis. They are willing to undergo surgical treatment for thyroid cancer; 4. The surgical method is determined through joint consultation between the patient and the doctor; 5. Participants voluntarily join this study and sign an informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age\>70 years old; 2. Initial diagnosis of stage III-IV thyroid cancer; 3. Thyroid cancer accompanied by abnormal thyroid function; 4. The heart, lung, liver, kidney and other important organs have abnormal functions, and diabetes with poor control cannot tolerate surgery; 5. The researcher believes that the patient is not suitable to participate in any other circumstances of this study.

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Conditions

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thyroid cancer Thyroid Neoplasms

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