Finding thyroid cancer early in benign multinodular goiter
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study checks if people with multinodular goiter (a lumpy thyroid) and negative initial biopsy might still have thyroid cancer. It aims to catch cancer early and avoid more aggressive surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have multinodular goiter (several lumps in your thyroid)
- Your thyroid function tests are normal
- Your thyroid needle biopsy (FNAC) showed no cancer
- You are healthy enough for general anesthesia
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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