Improving prediction for challenging thyroid surgeries

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to renovate and validate a prediction model for difficult transoral and submental endoscopic thyroidectomy based on various clinical factors. The researchers will assess indicators such as male sex, age, BMI, neck length, and specific thyroid diseases to enhance surgical outcomes. By integrating innovative measurements like neck circumference and distances related to neck extension, the study seeks to improve the training and execution of this surgical approach. The ultimate goal is to promote the transoral and submental endoscopic technique for thyroid surgeries.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Clinical diagnosis of differentiated thyroid cancer with a maximum diameter not exceeding 4 cm
* Clinical diagnosis of benign thyroid nodule with a maximum diameter not exceeding 6 cm
* Absence of suspicious lateral lymph nodes or distant metastases

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants with fusion or fixation of lymph nodes in the neck
* Participants with history of neck surgery or radiation
* Participants with vocal fold fixation by preoperative fibrolaryngoscope
* Participants with preoperative examination suggestive of extrathyroidal invasion
* Participants with a significantly restricted neck and/or jaw

Where it's running

• Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital
  Shanghai, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ling Zhan, Doctor — Shanghai 6th People's Hospital
• Study coordinator: Ling Zhan, Doctor
• Email: rebecca0428zhan@163.com
• Phone: 08615821120972

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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.