Mouth versus neck thyroid surgery comparison
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares a new, scarless mouth surgery for thyroid removal with the standard neck incision. It looks at how well each works and how safe they are.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You need to have surgery to remove part or all of your thyroid gland
- Your thyroid must be smaller than 60 milliliters (about the size of a small egg)
- Any suspicious nodule must be smaller than 4 centimeters (about 1.5 inches)
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old
- You must have had a full evaluation by an endocrinologist (thyroid hormone doctor) who agrees you can have either type of surgery
- You must agree to come back for follow-up visits and sign a consent form
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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