Clinical trial No longer in our active list Observational Ages 18 and up

Observing metabolic differences in thyroid cancer patients before radioiodine treatment

Official title: Follow up for Patients With Thyroid Cancer Planed for Radioiodine Scan or Treatment

Run by Taichung Veterans General Hospital · NCT03624751 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is trying to see how two different ways of preparing thyroid cancer patients for radioiodine treatment affect their metabolism.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment300 (estimated)
SponsorTaichung Veterans General Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Taichung)
Trial IDNCT03624751 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients diagnosed with thyroid cancer who require radioiodine therapy or scans.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to cooperate with blood tests or radioiodine therapy 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 aims to compare the metabolic profiles of thyroid cancer patients who choose between Thyrogen® injection and Eltroxin® withdrawal prior to undergoing radioiodine therapy or scans. A total of 500 patients will be enrolled, and blood and urine samples will be collected at three visits to analyze lipid profiles, glucose levels, and inflammation markers. The goal is to determine how these two preparation methods affect metabolic outcomes in patients with thyroid cancer.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help optimize pre-treatment protocols for thyroid cancer patients, leading to better health outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research in thyroid cancer treatment protocols, this specific comparison of Thyrogen® injection versus Eltroxin® withdrawal is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with diagnosis of thyroid cancer。
2. Patients who need radioiodine therapy or scan。

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients cannot cooperate with blood test.。
2. Patients cannot cooperate with radioiodine therapy。

Where it's running

  • Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism in Taichung Veterans General Hospital
    Taichung, Taiwan
    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.