RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07360587

Thyroid Artery Embolization for the Treatment of Compressive Goiters.

Thyroid Artery Embolization for the Treatment of Compressive Goiters: a Prospective Cohort Study.

Sponsor

Université de Sherbrooke

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Jan 31, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Thyroid Nodules

Summary

Very few studies have investigated TAE as a treatment for goiter with compressive symptoms. What is the efficacy and safety of TAE for the treatment of compressive goiters in a population ineligible for or refusing standard therapy? This is a prospective interventional cohort study that will allow us to standardize imaging by improving quality data collection and fellow-up to assess the efficacy of TAE for compressive symptoms of nodular goiters. Not only to corroborate current emerging results but clearly define the expected results for this technique.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests a procedure called thyroid artery embolization (TAE) — which blocks blood flow to an enlarged thyroid gland — as a way to shrink large goiters (enlarged thyroid) that are pressing on the throat or airway in people who cannot or do not want surgery. **You may be eligible if...** - You have a goiter (enlarged thyroid) causing compression of your throat, windpipe, or esophagus, or causing significant symptoms - You are not a candidate for surgery or other ablative treatments, OR you prefer this procedure over those options - Your thyroid nodules are rated low-to-intermediate risk on ultrasound (TI-RADS 1–4) - Your thyroid biopsy results are benign or indeterminate (Bethesda I, II, or III) - You are at least 18 years old **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a nodule classified as highly suspicious for cancer (TI-RADS 5 or Bethesda IV–VI) - You have uncontrolled severe hyperthyroidism - You have medical conditions that prevent you from having an endovascular (catheter-based) procedure - You are a minor (under 18) 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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