Study of blood flow in thyroid nodules before surgery
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial uses a special imaging technique to look at the tiny blood vessels inside thyroid nodules before they are removed. It may help doctors understand which nodules are cancerous.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a thyroid nodule that is underactive, overactive, or normal in function.
- You are scheduled for thyroid surgery because the nodule might be cancer (based on biopsy results like Bethesda III, IV, V, or VI).
- You are able to give written and verbal consent to join the study.
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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