Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 59

Internal organ and muscle health in hypothyroidism

Official title: Morphometric Characteristics of Internal Organs and Morphofunctional Status of the Musculoskeletal System in Patients With Hypothyroidism

Run by Andijan State Medical Institute · NCT07707830 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests how hypothyroidism affects organ size and muscle strength in adults receiving routine care in Andijan, Uzbekistan.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 59 Years
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorAndijan State Medical Institute
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Andijan)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 1, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2028
Registry record updatedAugust 28, 2026
Trial IDNCT07707830 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18–59 with a confirmed hypothyroidism diagnosis, receiving routine care at participating sites in Andijan, Uzbekistan.

Probably not a fit

Individuals unable to undergo ultrasound, physical performance tests, or consent to participate may not benefit from the study.

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

What this trial studies

This hospital-based cross-sectional study will characterize organ morphometry and musculoskeletal status in adults with hypothyroidism. Participants will undergo standard clinical and anthropometric assessments, ultrasound exams of the liver, pancreas, and kidneys, handgrip strength testing, and physical performance tests (Five Times Sit-to-Stand and 4-meter gait speed). Thyroid function will be characterized by measuring TSH and FT4, alongside data on hypothyroidism duration and treatment. The goal is to understand multi-organ changes and physical function in this population, addressing gaps in Central Asian data where comprehensive, standardized assessments are limited.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: Findings could help clinicians understand how hypothyroidism may be linked to organ and muscle changes, informing monitoring and management strategies.

How similar studies have gone: Evidence from prior studies suggests multi-organ assessments can reveal associations with thyroid status, though data in Central Asian populations remain limited.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 18-59 years.
* Previously established diagnosis of hypothyroidism.
* Receiving routine outpatient or inpatient care at participating healthcare institutions.
* Ability to undergo ultrasonographic, anthropometric and functional assessments.
* Provision of written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy or lactation.
* History of thyroid malignancy.
* Acute infectious or inflammatory disease at the time of enrolment.
* Severe decompensated cardiovascular, hepatic or renal disease preventing study procedures.
* Neurological or musculoskeletal disorders that preclude functional testing.
* Refusal or inability to provide written informed consent.

Where it's running

  • Andijan State Medical Institute
    Andijan, Uzbekistan
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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