Smart wristband to guide thyroid hormone after thyroid surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a smart wristband can help doctors see how well your thyroid medicine (levothyroxine) is working after you have your thyroid removed. You will wear the wristband and have your heart rate tracked, and the results might help make your treatment more precise.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must be having your entire thyroid gland removed (total thyroidectomy) at Yeditepe University Hospital.
- After surgery, you will start taking levothyroxine (thyroid hormone replacement) as part of your regular care.
- You must be willing to attend a follow-up visit about 1 month after surgery for a blood test.
- You must be willing to wear a smart wristband (Xiaomi Smart Band 10) during the study to monitor your heart rate.
- You cannot join if you have certain heart conditions (like arrhythmia, heart failure, or advanced heart disease), take certain heart medications, have a diagnosed sleep disorder, or are pregnant.
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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