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Microvascular Profiling of Nodules in the Thyroid Gland

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About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to examine tiny blood vessels in different thyroid nodules using advanced ultrasound. In the long term, we hope this can help doctors better tell the difference between types of nodules and more accurately decide who may need surgery.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Age over 18 years - Written and verbal willing to sign a consent form to participate in the study - Patients with hypo-, iso-, or hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules - Patients referred for thyroid surgery due to suspected malignant nodule (including Bethesda classification groups III, IV, V, and VI) - Healthy volunteers - generally good health with no chronic illnesses Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Pregnancy - Inability to undergo the examination due to physical or mental limitations - Desire to opt out of receiving information about new, significant health findings revealed during the study - Healthy Participants: - Thyroid disease, including nodules, as well as current or past conditions affecting the thyroid - Medication that affects thyroid function Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age over 18 years * Written and verbal informed consent to participate in the study * Patients with hypo-, iso-, or hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules * Patients referred for thyroid surgery due to suspected malignant nodule (including Bethesda classification groups III, IV, V, and VI) * Healthy volunteers - generally good health with no chronic illnesses Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Inability to undergo the examination due to physical or mental limitations * Desire to opt out of receiving information about new, significant health findings revealed during the study * Healthy Participants: * Thyroid disease, including nodules, as well as current or past conditions affecting the thyroid * Medication that affects thyroid function

Locations (2)

Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, Denmark
Technical University of Denmark
Lyngby, Denmark