Evaluating bone health issues in thyroid cancer patients
Study of the Prevalence of Osteo-metabolic Complications in Patients With Thyroid Cancer
IRCCS San Raffaele · NCT06627998
This study is looking to see how common bone health problems, like osteoporosis and fractures, are in people who have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 82 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IRCCS San Raffaele (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Milan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06627998 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This multicenter observational study aims to assess the prevalence of osteo-metabolic complications, such as osteoporosis and vertebral fractures, in patients diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Approximately 150-200 outpatients from the Endocrinology Unit of IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital and the Nuclear Medicine Unit of Spedali Civili di Brescia will be included. Data will be collected retrospectively, including clinical, biochemical, and radiological information, while ensuring patient anonymity. Participants will provide informed consent before their data is used in the study.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with a histological diagnosis of thyroid carcinoma.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of thyroid cancer or those who do not meet the inclusion criteria will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of bone health in thyroid cancer patients, leading to better management and treatment strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be studies on related topics, this specific approach to evaluating osteo-metabolic complications in thyroid cancer patients is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * age ≥ 18 years * Histological diagnosis of Thyroid Carcinoma * radiological data from chest x-ray in lateral projection in the preoperative evaluation on which the vertebral morphometry * Signing of the informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects not falling within the previously described criteria are excluded
Where this trial is running
Milan
- Andrea Giustina — Milan, Italy (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Luigi Di Filippo, medical doctor
- Email: difilippo.luigi@hsr.it
- Phone: 0226435062
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: Cancer of Thyroid, Vertebral Fracture, Osteoporosis