Subtotal Versus Total Thyroidectomy for Benign Goiter (NCT01273714) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Subtotal Versus Total Thyroidectomy for Benign Goiter
Poland8,006 participantsStarted 1999-01
Plain-language summary
The extent of thyroid resection in benign goiter is controversial. Potential advantages of TT over BST may include: one-stage removal of incidental thyroid cancer reported in up to 10% of operatively treated benign thyroid diseases, and lower risk for goiter recurrence. However, these potential advantages should outweigh the risk of morbidity associated with more radical thyroid resection.
The aim of this study was to compare outcomes of bilateral subtotal (BST) vs. total thyroidectomy (TT) for benign bilateral thyroid disease.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* a benign bilateral thyroid disease with the posterior aspects of both thyroid lobes appearing normal on ultrasound of the neck.
Exclusion Criteria:
* thyroid disease involving the posterior aspect/s of thyroid lobe/s,
* suspicion of thyroid cancer,
* previous thyroid surgery,
* pregnancy or lactation,
* age \< 18 years or \> 65 years,
* ASA 4 grade (American Society of Anesthesiology),
* and inability to comply with the follow-up protocol.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Primary outcome measure was the prevalence of recurrent goiter, incidental thyroid cancer and need for revision thyroid surgery.
Timeframe: folow-up at yearly intervals following thyroidectomy