Radiofrequency ablation for benign thyroid nodules in LatinX patients

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 investigates the use of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) as a minimally invasive treatment for benign symptomatic thyroid nodules in LatinX patients. Traditionally, surgery was the primary treatment option, but RFA offers a safer alternative that can be performed in a clinic setting without the risks associated with surgery. Participants will undergo the RFA procedure and will be monitored for effectiveness and side effects over 18 months. The study aims to determine if RFA is a safe and effective option for this specific population, which has not been extensively studied before.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Subject capable of giving informed consent
* Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
* Subjects over 18 years of age
* Subject who self-identifies as LatinX
* Subjects who have a benign, symptomatic thyroid nodule
* Subjects whose nodule has well-defined margin on ultrasound and is surrounded by at least 2mm of normal thyroid parenchyma in all directions

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
* Patient who have a cardiac pacemaker,defibrillator , or other electromedical equipment
* Patients who have a nodule that is malignant or not predominantly solid (must be \>50% solid by ultrasound)
* Patients who cannot give consent
* Patients on anticoagulation or dual antiplatelet therapy
* Patients with acute illness
* People with BP \> 140/90 prior to the scheduled procedure

Where it's running

• Northwell Health Physician Partners
  New York, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Daniel Kuriloff, MD — Northwell Health
• Study coordinator: Karina Ziskovich, BBA
• Email: kziskovich@northwell.edu
• Phone: 212-434-3715

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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.