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NCT00001160
Studies on Tumors of the Thyroid
Conditions: Hurthle Cell Thyroid Cancer, Tall Cell Variant Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Sex: All
Ages: 6 Months – 98 Years
Healthy volunteers: No
Enrollment: 2500
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Location: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Bethesda Maryland
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 Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA:
In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Male or female, adults or children \>= 6 months+.
2. Patients with known or suspected thyroid nodules and/or thyroid cancer.
3. At risk family members of patients who have a genetic susceptibility to developing thyroid cancer.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
1\. 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.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00001160). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
