PTeye vs surgeon's eyes for parathyroid protection in thyroid surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a device called PTeye helps surgeons better identify and protect the parathyroid glands during first-time total thyroid removal surgery, compared to relying on the surgeon's eyes alone.
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Who can take part
- You need to have a thyroid problem that requires total thyroid removal for the first time.
- You cannot have had any prior thyroid or parathyroid surgery.
- You must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You must not have kidney failure or an allergy to contrast dye or iodine.
- You must be 18 years or older and able to understand the study and attend follow-up visits.
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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