Ultrasound check of benign thyroid nodules 3 years after ablation
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study follows people with a benign (non-cancer) thyroid nodule about 3 years after they had a heat-based ablation, using ultrasound and a sample for cytology (cell/tissue review). It aims to see what the nodule looks like long-term and how well these checks track changes.
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Who can take part
- You must be older than 18 years
- You had radiofrequency heat treatment for a benign thyroid nodule about 3 years ago (about 36 months, plus or minus time)
- You agree to join by signing written consent
- You must be covered by a social security system (not AME)
- You should not be pregnant or breastfeeding
- You should not be taking blood thinners like vitamin K anticoagulants or direct oral anticoagulants
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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