Using sound waves to tell thyroid lumps apart
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study uses a special ultrasound technique to look at thyroid nodules and lumps in the neck. The goal is to tell the difference between harmless lumps and cancer, so you may get a clearer answer without extra procedures.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 8 years old or older.
- You either have a thyroid nodule or neck lump that needs a biopsy, or you have had thyroid cancer removed before and now have new lumps in your neck.
- You have not had a biopsy of your thyroid or neck in the last 2 weeks.
- You are willing to have an ultrasound and possibly a biopsy.
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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