Studies on Tumors of the Thyroid
Studies on Thyroid Nodules and Thyroid Cancer
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
2,500 participants
Jun 1, 1977
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Participants in this study will be patients diagnosed with or suspected to have a thyroid nodule or thyroid cancer. The main purpose of this study is to further understand the methods for the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer. Many of the test performed are in the context of standard medical care that is offered to all patients with thyroid nodules or thyroid cancer. Other tests are performed for research purposes. In addition, blood and tissue samples will be taken for research and genetic studies.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
- Male or female, adults or children \>= 6 months+.
- Patients with known or suspected thyroid nodules and/or thyroid cancer.
- At risk family members of patients who have a genetic susceptibility to developing thyroid cancer.
Exclusion Criteria2
- An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
- \. Serious underlying medical conditions that restrict diagnostic testing or therapy such as renal failure, congestive cardiac failure or active coexisting non-thyroid carcinoma requiring intervention before thyroid cancer is addressed.
Interventions
For evaluation risk/benefit evaluation
Locations(1)
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NCT00001160