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NCT02609685 Active Surveillance of Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma

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NCT ID NCT02609685
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Condition Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 216 participants
Start Date 2016-05-13
Primary Completion 2030-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Active Surveillance

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 216 participants in total. It began in 2016-05-13 with a primary completion date of 2030-12.

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Brief Summary

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.

Eligibility Criteria

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

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Allen Ho, MD

✉ Allen.Ho@cshs.org

📞 310-423-1220

Principal Investigator

Allen Ho, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Cedars-Sinal Medical Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT02609685 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT02609685 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT02609685 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Allen.Ho@cshs.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT02609685 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Los Angeles, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT02609685 clinical trial?

NCT02609685 is sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The principal investigator is Allen Ho, MD at Cedars-Sinal Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 216 participants.

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