RecruitingNCT00001160

Studies on Tumors of the Thyroid

Studies on Thyroid Nodules and Thyroid Cancer

Sponsor

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Enrollment

2,500 participants

Start Date

Jun 1, 1977

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Thyroid Cancer Papillary Thyroid Cancer Follicular Thyroid Cancer Hurthle Cell Thyroid Cancer Tall Cell Variant Thyroid Cancer

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

Min Age: 6 MonthsMax Age: 98 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study at the NIH is researching thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer to better understand how they develop, how to diagnose them, and how to treat them. **You may be eligible if...** - You are male or female, any age (including children 6 months and older) - You have a known or suspected thyroid nodule or thyroid cancer - You are a family member of someone with a genetic risk for thyroid cancer **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have serious medical conditions such as kidney failure, heart failure, or another active cancer that needs treatment before thyroid cancer can be addressed Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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