Evaluating quality of life and emotions in patients with thyroid nodules
Health-Related Quality of Life and Emotions in Patients with Thyroid Nodules
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | China-Japan Friendship Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality) |
| Trial ID | NCT06610604 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals diagnosed with benign thyroid nodules or papillary thyroid carcinoma who are undergoing microwave ablation or thyroidectomy.
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.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Beijing, Beijing Municipality
- China-Japan Frienship Hospital — Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: ming'an yu, MD
- Email: yma301@163.com
- Phone: 84205756
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.