Monitoring low-risk thyroid nodules instead of surgery
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study watches low-risk thyroid nodules over time instead of removing them with surgery. It aims to see if careful monitoring is a safe option for people with certain thyroid nodules.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a thyroid nodule that was tested with a biopsy and the results are in a certain category (Bethesda IV, V, or VI).
- Your nodule is considered low-risk, meaning it has not spread to lymph nodes or other parts of the body.
- You have not had surgery to remove your thyroid as the first treatment.
- You do not have another cancer in the head or neck area.
- You are being treated at one of the participating health centers.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study is testing whether it is safe to simply monitor (watch closely) a small thyroid nodule that has a certain biopsy result (Bethesda IV) instead of removing it right away. You would not receive a treatment, but would have regular checkups and ultrasounds to see if the nodule changes.
This study looks at how doctors talk with patients who have a thyroid nodule that may need a biopsy. It aims to improve communication and help patients feel more involved in their care.
This trial tests a procedure called radiofrequency ablation to treat small, low-risk thyroid cancer. If you have a small nodule (2 cm or less) that is confirmed as cancer or suspicious for cancer (Bethesda 5/6), this treatment may be an option instead of surgery.
This study checks how accurate a fine needle aspiration (a small needle test) is for diagnosing thyroid nodules. If you are having thyroid surgery, your test results will be compared with the final surgical biopsy to see how well they match.
This trial studies a decision-support tool to help people make choices about care for thyroid nodules that look indeterminate to cancer on biopsy. It may help you understand options and decide next steps more confidently.
This trial tests whether it is safe to avoid immediate surgery and instead monitor small thyroid cancers that are considered low-risk. If you join, doctors will check regularly to make sure the cancer does not grow or spread.
Hear when a new Thyroid Nodule trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.