The Association Between Autoimmune or Inflammation and Thyroid Disease (NCT02886949) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Association Between Autoimmune or Inflammation and Thyroid Disease
Taiwan500 participantsStarted 2011-11
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of thyroid functions on energy homeostasis and inflammation.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Subjects visits outpatient department due to a suspicion of thyroid disease
Exclusion Criteria:
* Psychological disorders, severe inflammatory or infection diseases.
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.
1This trial is looking at the link between autoimmune or inflammatory processes and thyrotoxicosis — does my specific type of thyroid condition involve that kind of immune activity, and would that make this study relevant to my situation?
2The trial is measuring something called brain-derived neurotrophic factor — can you explain what that is and why it might matter for someone with thyrotoxicosis, and what we might learn from that measurement?
3The recruitment status for this study is listed as unknown — do you know whether it is still actively enrolling patients, and if not, are there other similar observational studies I could consider instead?
4Since this appears to be an observational study rather than a treatment trial, what would actually be involved for me as a participant — things like blood draws, tests, or follow-up visits — and how would that fit into my regular care schedule?
5Given that this study is at the NA phase and seems focused on understanding disease mechanisms rather than testing a new treatment, would participating give me any direct benefit, or is it more about contributing to future research?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.