RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06498674

Clinical Application of AI-assisted Ultrasound Technology in the Preoperative Evaluation of Thyroid Cancer

Sponsor

Fujian Medical University

Enrollment

300 participants

Start Date

Jul 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Thyroid Cancer

Summary

This study aims to explore the application of AI-assisted ultrasound technology in the preoperative assessment of thyroid cancer. Traditional ultrasound examination data from thyroid cancer patients will be collected, and AI systems will be utilized to detect and diagnose thyroid nodules and lymph nodes. In cases where there is disagreement between the two-dimensional ultrasound and AI system results, further confirmation will be sought through biopsy. Subsequently, pathological results will serve as the "gold standard" for comparison between the AI system and traditional ultrasound examination results, assessing their accuracy and reliability. Through this research endeavor, a more accurate and reliable method for preoperative assessment of thyroid cancer is aspired to be offered, thereby supporting clinical decision-making and paving the way for novel applications of AI in the field of medical imaging diagnosis.

Eligibility

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether an AI-assisted ultrasound system can better evaluate thyroid tumors before surgery, helping doctors determine whether the tumor is cancerous or benign more accurately than standard ultrasound alone. **You may be eligible if...** - You have a confirmed thyroid malignancy (cancer) and are scheduled for surgery - OR you have a benign thyroid tumor causing symptoms (like pressure on your throat) and are scheduled for surgery - You have complete, high-quality 2D color ultrasound images available - A complete pathology report from surgery will be available - You have provided informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had prior neck surgery or radiation therapy to the neck - You have a history of other malignant tumors that could interfere - Your ultrasound images are incomplete or of poor quality Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTSupplementary Pathological Examination

For the same thyroid nodule, if there is discordance between the interpretations of AI-assisted ultrasound and traditional two-dimensional ultrasound, supplementary fine needle aspiration biopsy or intraoperative biopsy will be performed to clarify the nature of the nodule.

OTHERNo Need for Supplementary Pathological Examination

For the same thyroid nodule, if there is discordance between the interpretations of AI-assisted ultrasound and traditional two-dimensional ultrasound, there is no need for supplementary fine needle aspiration biopsy or intraoperative biopsy.