Evaluation of Different Diagnostic Therapeutic Strategies in Patients with Thyroid Pathology
This study observes and compares different diagnostic and treatment approaches used for thyroid conditions, specifically hypothyroidism. Researchers will review both existing medical records and follow patients prospectively to understand which diagnostic and management strategies work best in clinical practice.
Key Objective: This trial aims to identify the most effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for managing hypothyroidism in everyday clinical care.
Who to Consider: Patients with hypothyroidism who are interested in contributing to research that may improve how thyroid conditions are diagnosed and treated should consider participating.
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Observational single-center prospective and retrospective, nonpharmacological, spontaneous cohort study.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age older than 18 years at the time of diagnosis; * Patients with thyroid pathology (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism/thyrotoxicosis, benign thyroid nodule, and thyroid carcinoma) in whom the diagnosis was made in our Center or another Center from 01/01/1995 until the approval of this study (retrospective phase) or from the time of approval of this study to the next 10 years (prospective phase); * Obtaining informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Follow up lasting less than 3 months; * Incomplete or missing clinical data that may affect the correct assessment of the patient.