Lebanon, NHNCT06220656Now EnrollingIRB Ready

Thyroid Nodule Clinical Trial in Lebanon, NH

Access cutting-edge thyroid nodule treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Lebanon. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Lebanon

    Convenient for NH residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Lebanon site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Thyroid Nodule Study in Lebanon

This is a pilot study to compare two ways of managing newly identified thyroid nodules that are likely to be cancerous based on ultrasound result and which under usual care would undergo immediate biopsy. The main goals of this pilot study are 1) compare anxiety at 6 months in each treatment arm using the validated instrument Anxiety-CA, 2) measure thyroid quality of life in each treatment arm Participants will be randomized to one of two groups: 1. immediate biopsy (usual care) 2. Active monitoring (serial ultrasound based monitoring and close clinical follow-up)

Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Participants must be ≥18 years of age.
Participants must be able and willing to provide informed consent or have a surrogate capable of providing same.
Participants must be absent of symptoms referable to the nodule: dysphagia or nodule physically visible and/or bothersome to patient.
Participants' thyroid nodule must have a TI-RADS rating of 4 or 5.
Participants thyroid nodule must be ≤2 cm in largest diameter.
Participants must be being considered for biopsy.
Participants with a prior history of papillary thyroid cancer are eligible.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who fall into one of the following categories will NOT be eligible for this study:
Adults who are unable to provide informed consent.
Patients for whom biopsy is not a consideration.
Patients with a prior history of thyroid cancer other than papillary thyroid cancer.
Patients with a history of radiation to the neck.
Patients who are athyroidal (thyroid gland has been removed or patient has only lingual thyroid tissue).
Patients who have ultrasound evidence of one or more of the following:
Airway invasion of the nodule.
Nodule adjacency to/invading the recurrent nerve.
Extra-thyroidal invasion by the nodule.
Patients who have metastasis to cervical lymph nodes (confirmed by needle biopsy if ultrasound suspicious), distant metastases, if identified) testing not required, not usual care)
Patients who have already had a biopsy of the nodule being considered for inclusion in the study. TRAIL Pilot Integrated QRI: Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Inclusion Criteria for Study Patient Participants:
Participants must meet the eligibility requirements above and will be or have been approached about enrolling in the pilot study.
Participants must be willing to allow audio recorder presence and / or willing to be interviewed by the QRI team. Exclusion Criteria for Study Patient Participants: -Patients who are not willing to allow audio recorder presence and/or not willing to be interviewed by QRI team will be excluded from this study. Inclusion Criteria for Study Staff Participants:
Staff must be willing to audio record their communications with patients about enrolling in the study.
Staff must be willing to participate in interviews with QRI team about their views of the study. Exclusion Criteria for Study Staff Participants: -Staff members who are not willing to participate in audio taping of recruitment discussions and/or interviews with QRI team about their views of the study will be excluded.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Lebanon?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06220656) has an active research site in Lebanon, NH that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Thyroid Nodule Treatment Options in Lebanon, NH

If you're searching for thyroid nodule treatment options in Lebanon, NH, this clinical trial (NCT06220656) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Lebanon research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced thyroid nodule specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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