Using the PTEye device to protect parathyroid glands during thyroid surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a device (PTEye) that helps surgeons see and avoid removing the tiny parathyroid glands (which control calcium levels) during thyroid surgery. If you're having a thyroid removal (partial or complete), this device might help reduce risks like low calcium after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are having surgery to remove all or part of your thyroid (called a thyroidectomy or lobectomy).
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- Your surgery will be done by a surgeon who is approved for this study.
- You are not pregnant at the time of the surgery.
- Your surgery does not involve removing the parathyroid glands (planned), repeat neck surgery, or a neck dissection (removal of lymph nodes).
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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