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Near Infrared (NIR) Autofluorescence Image-guided Thyroid Surgery

Denmark214 participantsStarted 2019-08-16

Plain-language summary

The objective of this ongoing randomized controlled trial is to examine whether the use of intra-operative NIR(near infrared) camera can reduce the number of patients who experience transient or persistent hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy and completion thyroidectomy, both in malignant and benign thyroid disease.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Able to understand patient information and to give written informed consent * Patients admitted to either total thyroidectomy og completion thyroidectomy, both benign and malign. Exclusion Criteria: * Not able to understand patient information and to give written informed consent * Previous parathyroid surgery or other parathyroid decease * Age under 18

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

Postoperative hypoparathyroidism

Timeframe: 24 months-follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04193332

SponsorRigshospitalet, Denmark

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-10-01

Contact for this trial

Eva Lykke, MD

+45 35454799 eva.lykke@regionh.dk

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