Reducing Unnecessary Thyroid Hormone in Older Adults
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study is testing whether it’s safe to slowly reduce or stop thyroid hormone medication in older adults who may not need it. The goal is to improve health and avoid unnecessary treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You take thyroid hormone medication (like levothyroxine), and your TSH level is low (under 0.5) or you take it for a reason that may not be medically necessary
- You speak English
- You do not have memory or thinking problems that would affect participation
- You have not had thyroid cancer, your whole thyroid removed, or been in the hospital in the last 3 months
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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