Can a smartphone app ease anxiety during awake thyroid cancer treatment?
NCT ID NCT07302672
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether human-centered nursing care delivered through WeChat can lower emotional distress and improve quality of life for people who are awake during a minimally invasive thyroid cancer treatment called thermal ablation. About 108 adults with papillary thyroid cancer will receive either this special care or usual care. Researchers will measure anxiety, pain, satisfaction, and recovery outcomes to see if emotional support makes a difference.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 108 people
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- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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16 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 16-60 years; scheduled for thyroid thermal ablation * Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) * Number of target lesions \<= 3 * Largest lesion diameter \<= 2 cm; clinical stage T1N0M0 by imaging * Awake and able to cooperate under local anesthesia Owns a smartphone and can use WeChat Exclusion Criteria: * Serious medical comorbidities or cognitive impairment that precludes participation * Prior thyroid surgery or thermal ablation * Unwilling or unable to join the WeChat group or complete postoperative follow-up
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Locations
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China-Japan Friendship Hospital
RECRUITINGBeijing, China
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