Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 65

Examining the impact of iodine nutrition on thyroid cancer outcomes

Official title: Prospective Cohort Study on Clinical Characteristics of Thyroid Cancer in Different Iodine Status Areas

Run by Shandong Provincial Hospital · NCT06623500 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how iodine levels in different areas affect the outcomes and characteristics of thyroid cancer in patients who have had thyroid surgery.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment1600 (estimated)
SponsorShandong Provincial Hospital
Government
Locations1 site (Jinan, Shandong)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2012
Main results expectedDecember 1, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedOctober 2, 2024
Trial IDNCT06623500 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 65 who have lived in the selected iodine regions for at least 5 years and have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer.

Probably not a fit

Patients with other types of cancer, serious comorbidities, or those unable to provide follow-up information 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 study investigates the relationship between iodine nutritional status and clinical characteristics of thyroid cancer. It involves a prospective cohort of patients who underwent thyroid surgery in various regions with differing iodine levels from 2012 to 2019. The study aims to analyze how regional iodine nutrition influences the pathological types, clinical features, and prognosis of thyroid cancer. Patients are recruited from selected sub-centers in high and moderate iodine areas, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of iodine's role in thyroid cancer.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how iodine nutrition affects thyroid cancer prognosis, potentially guiding dietary recommendations for patients.

How similar studies have gone: While the relationship between iodine nutrition and thyroid cancer has been debated, this study's specific approach is novel and may provide new insights.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age range: 18\~65 years old, gender not limited;
2. Living in the selected region for at least 5 years;
3. Patients who underwent thyroid surgery at various research centers were pathologically diagnosed with thyroid cancer;
4. The clinical data (general information、surgical scope 、pathological report、utrasonic report, etc )of the case is complete.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosed as other types of cancer or thyroid metastatic cancer;
2. There are serious comorbidities such as heart, liver, and kidney diseases present;
3. Unable to follow up on prognostic information.

Where it's running

  • Shandong Provincial Hospital
    Jinan, Shandong, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.