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Active Surveillance of Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllCedars-Sinai Medical Center
NCT02609685 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this study is to better understand the outcomes of active surveillance (observation) instead of immediate surgery, which is the current standard of care for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC). Patients with a 1.5 cm or smaller thyroid nodule(s) with papillary thyroid carcinoma will be eligible for the study.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Pathologically confirmed Bethesda V or VI thyroid nodules with papillary thyroid carcinoma or high clinical suspicion, or pathologically confirmed Bethesda III or IV nodules with BRAF mutation. * 2.0 cm or smaller nodules by ultrasonographic criteria * Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent and HIPAA Authorization form * Must be able to read and write English fluently to participate in the questionnaire portion of the study Exclusion Criteria: * High-grade or poorly differentiated PTC variants * Central or lateral neck lymphadenopathy suspicious for PTC * Unfavorable nodule location (e.g. Near dorsal surface (by recurrent laryngeal nerve); Adjacent to trachea (risk of cartilage invasion) * History of radiation to neck
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What it tests

  • Active Surveillance
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Where

1 site
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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