Ultrasound test for thyroid stiffness before surgery
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a new, non-invasive ultrasound method to measure how compressible (squishy) your thyroid gland is, before you have surgery to remove it. The goal is to see if this safe, painless measurement can help surgeons plan better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a thyroid nodule with a Bethesda IV diagnosis (a specific result from a needle biopsy that shows some suspicious cells)
- The skin over your thyroid gland (front of neck) is intact, without cuts or sores
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 35
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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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