Long Period Observation of Biochemical Survey and Ultrasonography in Thyroid Diseases and Subclinical Thyroid Diseases
Launched by NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Aug 11, 2016
Trial Information
Current as of May 14, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Clinical and subclinical thyroid disease is usually used to describe patients with mild symptoms correlated to hyperthyroid or hypothyroid state. Thyroid ultrasonography could differentiate benign or malignant nodular lesion, together with fine needle aspiration cytology and surgical pathology. Thyrotropin (TSH, thyroid stimulating hormone) is the pivotal investigation in laboratory diagnosis to define subclinical thyroid diseases. An elevated TSH with normal free thyroxine and triiodothyronine levels in serum is defined to be subclinical hypothyroidism, and a subnormal TSH with normal thyr...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Age 20-80 years old
- • Thyroid diseases, including nodular goiter, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and thyroid cancer (before or after operation), consecutive follow-up in outpatient department, and we expected to enroll 800 patients in one year, and follow-up with observation for 5 years.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • N/A
About National Taiwan University Hospital
National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) is a leading medical institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. As a pioneer in medical education and patient care in Taiwan, NTUH integrates cutting-edge technology with comprehensive clinical expertise to facilitate groundbreaking studies across various medical fields. The hospital’s dedicated research team collaborates with local and international partners to enhance the understanding of diseases and improve treatment outcomes. By prioritizing patient safety and ethical standards, NTUH strives to contribute to the global medical community and foster advancements in healthcare practices.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Patients applied
Trial Officials
CHIH-YUAN WANG, Doctor
Principal Investigator
Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
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Estimated completion
Not reported
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