Reducing unnecessary total thyroid surgeries for low-risk cancer patients
Official title: A Multi-level Intervention to Reduce Total Thyroidectomy Overuse for Low-Risk Cancer
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10980149 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help patients with low-risk thyroid cancer by finding ways to reduce the number of major surgeries they have to undergo, encouraging safer and less invasive treatment options that still work well, and involving patients in the process to see how these changes improve care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R37 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 5, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $356,850 |
| NIH project number | 1R37CA294177-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10980149 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with low-risk thyroid cancer who are considering treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with high-risk thyroid cancer or those who have already undergone surgery may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to decrease the overuse of total thyroidectomy, a major surgery often performed on patients with low-risk thyroid cancer. By implementing a multi-level intervention that targets both surgeons and medical practices, the study seeks to promote safer, less invasive treatment options that provide similar outcomes with fewer risks. The approach is based on evidence and behavior change theories, ensuring that the intervention is practical and effective. Patients will be involved in a collaborative effort to assess the impact of these changes on surgical practices and patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to fewer patients undergoing unnecessary surgeries, resulting in improved quality of life and reduced health risks.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions can effectively reduce unnecessary surgical procedures, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pitt, Susan C — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Pitt, Susan C
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.