A Novel Ultrasound Probe for Thyroid Imaging and Machine Learning (NCT07488585) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Novel Ultrasound Probe for Thyroid Imaging and Machine Learning
30 participantsStarted 2026-05-31
Plain-language summary
The objective of the THYMAL 01 pilot study is to evaluate the Sound Blade Imaging System in subjects with benign thyroid nodules undergoing standard-of-care ultrasound imaging.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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:
* Participants must be ≥ 18 years of age
* Able and willing to sign informed consent
* Known thyroid nodule demonstrated on a prior thyroid US and is undergoing active surveillance of the nodule with serial USs
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unable to lay flat for 15 minutes
* Active neck wounds, dressings, or skin conditions that would interfere with neck US (e.g., preclude transducer placement)
* Cervical spine or back disease that would prevent neck extension and would hinder the ability to obtain accurate thyroid US images
* Previous thyroid surgeries, radiation of face and neck
* Known inflammatory thyroid diseases or thyroiditis (e.g., Graves, Hashimoto)
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?
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.
What they're measuring
1
The Ability to Visualization Thyroid Nodules and other key Anatomical Structures
Timeframe: Day 1
2
Evaluate the visibility/detection performance of a machine-learning model
Timeframe: Day 1
3
Evaluate the segmentation performance of a machine-learning model