Identification and Differentiation of Thyroid Nodules by Acoustic Imaging and Viscoelastic Parameters

Launched by MAYO CLINIC · Jan 11, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how to better identify and differentiate thyroid nodules, which are lumps in the thyroid gland that can sometimes be cancerous, using special imaging techniques. The goal is to see if these techniques, which look at sound waves and how the tissue feels, can help doctors determine whether a nodule is likely to be cancerous or not, improving the accuracy of diagnoses.

The study is currently looking for volunteers aged 8 and older who may have thyroid cancer or suspicious nodules, as well as those who have had thyroid cancer in the past and are experiencing recurring issues. Participants will undergo imaging tests and possibly a fine-needle aspiration biopsy, which is a procedure where a thin needle is used to take samples from the thyroid or lymph nodes. This research could lead to better ways to diagnose thyroid conditions and tailor treatments for patients in the future.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • \* Male and female patient volunteers ages 8 and up who are suspicious for thyroid cancer
• • Patients who have palpable and sonographically detectable lymph nodes or nonthyroidal neck masses and are referred to Radiology Department or Endocrinology for fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB)
• • Patients 18 and up who were previously diagnosed with thyroid cancer and treated with thyroidectomy and recently diagnosed as having recurrence nodes on thyroid bed or on their neck
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Because thyroid cancer is rare under the age of 8 years, children younger than this age are excluded from the study
• • Having FNAB or surgical biopsy on thyroid in less than two weeks for thyroid nodule detection group
• • Having FNAB or surgical biopsy on cervical lymph nodes or non- thyroidal masses for this group of patients