Evaluating quality of life and emotions in patients with thyroid nodules
Official title: Health-Related Quality of Life and Emotions in Patients with Thyroid Nodules
Run by China-Japan Friendship Hospital · NCT06610604 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how treatment for thyroid nodules affects the emotional well-being and quality of life of patients before and after they receive either thermal ablation or surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | China-Japan Friendship Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | June 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 24, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06610604 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals diagnosed with benign thyroid nodules or papillary thyroid carcinoma who are undergoing microwave ablation or thyroidectomy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with serious primary diseases affecting the liver, kidney, hematopoietic, or endocrine systems, or those with a history of mental illness or cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational research aims to assess and compare the health-related quality of life and emotional well-being of patients diagnosed with thyroid nodules before and after treatment. The study focuses on patients who undergo either thermal ablation or thyroidectomy, collecting data on their emotional stress levels and quality of life outcomes. By analyzing the impact of these treatments, the study seeks to highlight the importance of addressing emotional health alongside physical treatment outcomes in patients with thyroid conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into improving the emotional well-being and quality of life for patients with thyroid nodules.
How similar studies have gone: While the focus on quality of life in thyroid nodule patients is gaining attention, this specific approach combining emotional well-being with treatment outcomes is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of benign thyroid nodules or papillary thyroid carcinoma ; * underwent microwave ablation or thyroidectomy; * ability to understand and cooperate with the survey Exclusion Criteria: * serious primary diseases in the liver, kidney, hematopoietic, or endocrine systems; * a history of mental illness, personality disorders, cognitive impairments, or organic brain disease
Where it's running
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China-Japan Frienship Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: ming'an yu, MD
- Email: yma301@163.com
- Phone: 84205756
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.