Using radiofrequency ablation to treat low-risk thyroid cancer

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 clinical trial aims to evaluate the safety and feasibility of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for treating low-risk thyroid cancers that are 2 cm or smaller. Participants will undergo pre-procedural scans and the RFA procedure, followed by three follow-up appointments at 4 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months to monitor their recovery and any potential complications. The study is conducted at the University Health Network in Toronto and seeks to determine if RFA can be a viable alternative to traditional surgery for these patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1\. Patients with:

* Nodule less than or equal to 2cm in size

  a. Specifically: Bethesda 5/6
* Their age is ≥18 years and ≤100 years
* Able to provide written consent
* Able to attend required follow-ups as per the protocol

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients \<18 years old
* Pregnant women
* Any concern for invasive or metastatic thyroid cancer
* Previously treated for thyroid cancer

Where it's running

• University Health Network
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jesse D Pasternak, MD, MPH — University Health Network (UHN) Toronto
• Study coordinator: Jesse Pasternak
• Email: jesse.pasternak@uhn.ca
• Phone: (416) 340-4792

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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.