RFA of Benign Thyroid Nodules: Clinical Outcomes and Quality of Life Study
Clinical Outcomes and Quality of Life Measures After Surgical Resection and Radiofrequency Ablation of Benign Thyroid Nodules
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observational
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1 country
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this observational research is to evaluate and compare clinical outcomes after treatment for symptomatic benign multinodular goiter (MNG) patients. This is a data collection study in which we ask participants to give access to information generated before and after treatment of their condition.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for all trials
Started Aug 2019
Longer than P75 for all trials
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
August 30, 2019
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
December 28, 2021
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
January 12, 2022
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
August 1, 2026
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 1, 2027
May 28, 2025
May 1, 2025
6.9 years
December 28, 2021
May 27, 2025
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Percent Volume Change of Nodules
Percent Volume Change of Nodules: ((Volume (baseline) - Volume (\*m\*))/Volume(baseline))\*100
6 months and 12 months
Change in Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Change in serum TSH
6 months and 12 months
ThyPRO 39 Survey Score
The Thypro 39 is a survey assessing quality of life in patients with thyroid disease. Scores range from 0-100 with a higher score indicating a worse outcome.
12 months
Study Arms (2)
Thyroidectomy
Patients with benign thyroid nodules who undergo surgical resection
RFA
Patients with benign thyroid nodules who undergo radiofrequency ablation
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
Adult patients (\>/=18 years) with benign, non-functional benign thyroid nodules
You may qualify if:
- Adult patients \>/=18 years old with benign thyroid nodules
You may not qualify if:
- cardiac arrhythmia
- pregnancy
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Columbia University
New York, New York, 10032, United States
Related Publications (10)
Durante C, Costante G, Lucisano G, Bruno R, Meringolo D, Paciaroni A, Puxeddu E, Torlontano M, Tumino S, Attard M, Lamartina L, Nicolucci A, Filetti S. The natural history of benign thyroid nodules. JAMA. 2015 Mar 3;313(9):926-35. doi: 10.1001/jama.2015.0956.
PMID: 25734734BACKGROUNDde Rienzo-Madero B, Sabra JP, Gand E, Donatini G, Kraimps JL. Unilateral benign multinodular versus solitary goiter: Long-term contralateral reoperation rates after lobectomy. Surgery. 2019 Jan;165(1):75-79. doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2018.04.074. Epub 2018 Nov 8.
PMID: 30415868BACKGROUNDKim YS, Rhim H, Tae K, Park DW, Kim ST. Radiofrequency ablation of benign cold thyroid nodules: initial clinical experience. Thyroid. 2006 Apr;16(4):361-7. doi: 10.1089/thy.2006.16.361.
PMID: 16646682BACKGROUNDNa DG, Lee JH, Jung SL, Kim JH, Sung JY, Shin JH, Kim EK, Lee JH, Kim DW, Park JS, Kim KS, Baek SM, Lee Y, Chong S, Sim JS, Huh JY, Bae JI, Kim KT, Han SY, Bae MY, Kim YS, Baek JH; Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology (KSThR); Korean Society of Radiology. Radiofrequency ablation of benign thyroid nodules and recurrent thyroid cancers: consensus statement and recommendations. Korean J Radiol. 2012 Mar-Apr;13(2):117-25. doi: 10.3348/kjr.2012.13.2.117. Epub 2012 Mar 7.
PMID: 22438678BACKGROUNDKim JH, Baek JH, Lim HK, Ahn HS, Baek SM, Choi YJ, Choi YJ, Chung SR, Ha EJ, Hahn SY, Jung SL, Kim DS, Kim SJ, Kim YK, Lee CY, Lee JH, Lee KH, Lee YH, Park JS, Park H, Shin JH, Suh CH, Sung JY, Sim JS, Youn I, Choi M, Na DG; Guideline Committee for the Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology (KSThR) and Korean Society of Radiology. 2017 Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation Guideline: Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology. Korean J Radiol. 2018 Jul-Aug;19(4):632-655. doi: 10.3348/kjr.2018.19.4.632. Epub 2018 Jun 14.
PMID: 29962870BACKGROUNDGharib H, Papini E, Garber JR, Duick DS, Harrell RM, Hegedus L, Paschke R, Valcavi R, Vitti P; AACE/ACE/AME Task Force on Thyroid Nodules. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGISTS, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ENDOCRINOLOGY, AND ASSOCIAZIONE MEDICI ENDOCRINOLOGI MEDICAL GUIDELINES FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF THYROID NODULES--2016 UPDATE. Endocr Pract. 2016 May;22(5):622-39. doi: 10.4158/EP161208.GL.
PMID: 27167915BACKGROUNDJeong WK, Baek JH, Rhim H, Kim YS, Kwak MS, Jeong HJ, Lee D. Radiofrequency ablation of benign thyroid nodules: safety and imaging follow-up in 236 patients. Eur Radiol. 2008 Jun;18(6):1244-50. doi: 10.1007/s00330-008-0880-6. Epub 2008 Feb 20.
PMID: 18286289BACKGROUNDBaek JH, Kim YS, Lee D, Huh JY, Lee JH. Benign predominantly solid thyroid nodules: prospective study of efficacy of sonographically guided radiofrequency ablation versus control condition. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2010 Apr;194(4):1137-42. doi: 10.2214/AJR.09.3372.
PMID: 20308523BACKGROUNDWatt T, Barbesino G, Bjorner JB, Bonnema SJ, Bukvic B, Drummond R, Groenvold M, Hegedus L, Kantzer V, Lasch KE, Marcocci C, Mishra A, Netea-Maier R, Ekker M, Paunovic I, Quinn TJ, Rasmussen AK, Russell A, Sabaretnam M, Smit J, Torring O, Zivaljevic V, Feldt-Rasmussen U. Cross-cultural validity of the thyroid-specific quality-of-life patient-reported outcome measure, ThyPRO. Qual Life Res. 2015 Mar;24(3):769-80. doi: 10.1007/s11136-014-0798-1. Epub 2014 Sep 7.
PMID: 25194574BACKGROUNDDobnig H, Amrein K. Monopolar Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules: A Prospective Austrian Single-Center Study. Thyroid. 2018 Apr;28(4):472-480. doi: 10.1089/thy.2017.0547. Epub 2018 Mar 20.
PMID: 29490593BACKGROUND
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Jennifer H Kuo, MD MS
Columbia University
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Associate Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
December 28, 2021
First Posted
January 12, 2022
Study Start
August 30, 2019
Primary Completion (Estimated)
August 1, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
August 1, 2027
Last Updated
May 28, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-05
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share