Education on managing thyroid nodules
Decision Aid for Management of Thyroid Nodules and Early Thyroid Cancer
NA · Stony Brook University · NCT05264857
This study is testing how providing information on managing small thyroid nodules helps patients feel more satisfied with their treatment choices.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 134 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Stony Brook University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Stony Brook, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT05264857 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study provides patients with small, favorable malignant or indeterminate thyroid nodules with information regarding their management options. Participants will complete surveys at enrollment, after their consultation with a surgeon, and a few months post-consultation or surgery to evaluate their satisfaction with the decision-making process. All participants will receive standard care and counseling from their endocrinologist and surgeon throughout the study.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals with indeterminate or malignant thyroid nodules that are 2cm or smaller.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of thyroid surgery or thyroid cancer may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance patient understanding and satisfaction in managing thyroid nodules.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored patient education in thyroid management, this specific approach focusing on decision aids for small nodules is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Histology showing indeterminate or malignant thyroid pathology (Bethesda III-VI) * Thyroid nodule size less or equal to 2cm Exclusion Criteria: * History of thyroid surgery * History of thyroid cancer
Where this trial is running
Stony Brook, New York
- Stony Brook University Cancer Center — Stony Brook, New York, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lukasz Czerwonka, MD — Lukasz.Czerwonka@stonybrookmedicine.edu
- Study coordinator: Jessica Alfano
- Email: jessica.alfano@stonybrookmedicine.edu
- Phone: 631-216-2993
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Thyroid Nodule