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NCT06738888 Renovated Prediction Model for Difficult Transoral and Submental Endoscopic Thyroidectomy

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NCT ID NCT06738888
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Shanghai 6th People's Hospital
Condition Thyroid Cancer
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 300 participants
Start Date 2024-05-01
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 300 participants in total. It began in 2024-05-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-12-31.

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Brief Summary

The investigators have previously proposed a prediction model for difficult transoral and submental thyroidectomy through a retrospective study. In order to better promote transoral and submental endoscopic approach for thyroid surgery and to set up an appropriate training course, the investigators aim to renovate and validate the prediction model through a prospective study.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of differentiated thyroid cancer with a maximum diameter not exceeding 4 cm * Clinical diagnosis of benign thyroid nodule with a maximum diameter not exceeding 6 cm * Absence of suspicious lateral lymph nodes or distant metastases 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 and/or jaw

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 NCT06738888 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying 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 NCT06738888 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06738888 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at rebecca0428zhan@163.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06738888 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Shanghai, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06738888 clinical trial?

NCT06738888 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 300 participants.

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