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NCT06671184 Nomogram for Predicting Difficult Transoral and Submental Thyroidectomy

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NCT ID NCT06671184
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Shanghai 6th People's Hospital
Condition Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 500 participants
Start Date 2021-01-01
Primary Completion 2027-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age N/A
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Observations on clinicopathological factors influencing the difficulty of surgery

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 500 participants in total. It began in 2021-01-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-12-31.

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Brief Summary

No prior studies have stratified the difficulty of transoral and submental thyroidectomy (TOaST). The investigators aimed to investigate preoperative factors as indicators of difficult TOaSTs and to develop a predictive model accordingly.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of differentiated thyroid cancer with a maximum diameter not exceeding 4 cm * Absence of suspicious lateral lymph nodes or distant metastases * Participants with high cosmetic expectations * Participants who underwent total thyroidectomy and central lymph node dissection. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with fusion or fixation of lymph nodes in the neck * Participants with history of neck surgery or radiation * Participants with vocal fold fixation by preoperative fibrolaryngoscope * Participants with preoperative examination suggestive of extrathyroidal invasion * Participants with a significantly restricted neck

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Ling Zhan, Doctor

✉ rebecca0428zhan@163.com

📞 08615821120972

Principal Investigator

Ling Zhan, Doctor

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Shanghai 6th People's Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06671184 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying Differentiated Thyroid Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06671184 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06671184 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at rebecca0428zhan@163.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06671184 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Shanghai, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06671184 clinical trial?

NCT06671184 is sponsored by Shanghai 6th People's Hospital. The principal investigator is Ling Zhan, Doctor at Shanghai 6th People's Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 500 participants.

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