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NCT03249012 Quality of Life Related to Different Treatment Protocols for Post-thyroidectomy Hypoparathyroidism

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NCT ID NCT03249012
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval
Condition Hypoparathyroidism Postprocedural
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2017-09-01
Primary Completion 2025-09-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Empiric use of Calcium Carbonate and CalcitriolPTH based Calcium Carbonate and Calcitriol repletion

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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 120 participants in total. It began in 2017-09-01 with a primary completion date of 2025-09-01.

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Brief Summary

This study aims to compare two different protocols commonly used in the management of post thyroidectomy hypoparathyroidism : PTH based calcium repletion and empiric repletion. The investigators aim to compare the quality of life associated with these two protocols in a randomized trial.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Total thyroidectomy or completion hemithyroidectomy Exclusion Criteria: * Need for neck dissection * Unable to fill in questionnaires (intellectual deficit, severe psychiatric disorder, illiterate, does not speak French or English)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Jean-Philippe Vezina, MD, FRCSC

✉ jean-philippe.vezina@fmed.ulaval.ca

📞 418-649-0252

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03249012 clinical trial?

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

Is NCT03249012 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03249012 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jean-philippe.vezina@fmed.ulaval.ca for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03249012 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Québec, Canada.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03249012 clinical trial?

NCT03249012 is sponsored by CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval. The trial plans to enroll 120 participants.

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