NCT01307761

Brief Summary

The purpose of the investigators study is to retrospectively evaluate the predictors of malignant thyroid nodules and established an useful scoring system based on sonographic findings and demographic data.

Trial Health

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At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
500

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2010

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2010

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 21, 2011

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 3, 2011

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2012

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

September 19, 2011

Status Verified

September 1, 2011

Enrollment Period

2 years

First QC Date

February 21, 2011

Last Update Submit

September 16, 2011

Conditions

Keywords

fine needle aspiration; predictor; ultrasonography; thyroid cancer

Study Arms (1)

Patients with thyroid nodule received US-FNA exam

Patients with thyroid nodules which underwent head and neck ultrasound(US) examination and US-FNA cytology at Department of Otolaryngology, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. No patient included in this series had a previous diagnosis of thyroid malignancy before US exam.

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 90 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

The investigators want to retrospectively review the medical records of nodules which underwent head and neck ultrasound(US) examination and US-FNA cytology from 2007 July to 2010 Dec at Department of Otolaryngology, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. No patient included in this series had a previous diagnosis of thyroid malignancy.

You may qualify if:

  • nodules which underwent head and neck ultrasound(US) examination and US-FNA cytology from 2007 July to 2010 Dec at Department of Otolaryngology, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.

You may not qualify if:

  • a previous diagnosis of thyroid malignancy before US exam

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Far Eastern Memorial Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Thyroid Neoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Endocrine Gland NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsHead and Neck NeoplasmsEndocrine System DiseasesThyroid Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Shih-Hong Huang, PhD

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Time Perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Department of Otolaryngology

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 21, 2011

First Posted

March 3, 2011

Study Start

December 1, 2010

Primary Completion

December 1, 2012

Study Completion

August 1, 2013

Last Updated

September 19, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-09

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