New scar-free thyroid surgery vs. standard surgery for thyroid cancer
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial compares a new, scar-free surgery (done through a small cut near the collarbone) to the standard open surgery for people with a common type of thyroid cancer. It may be a good option if your cancer is small and hasn't spread.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your thyroid tumor must be smaller than 3 centimeters (about 1.2 inches).
- You must have a type of thyroid cancer called papillary thyroid carcinoma (the most common kind).
- The cancer must not have spread outside the thyroid gland (no extension beyond the thyroid).
- You must not have any enlarged lymph nodes in the side of the neck (as felt by a doctor or seen on ultrasound).
- There must be no sign that the cancer has spread to other parts of the body (like the lungs or bones).
- You must not have had radiation therapy to the neck or any neck surgery in the past.
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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