Plain-English translation of NCT05264857 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is designed to help patients with small thyroid nodules—growths on the thyroid that may be cancerous or hard to classify—make informed decisions about their treatment. You will receive educational information about your options and then complete brief surveys to share how satisfied you are with your decision and the process of making it. All participants continue to receive their regular care from their endocrinologist and surgeon.
Many patients with small thyroid nodules feel uncertain or anxious when facing treatment decisions. This research aims to develop better tools to help patients feel more confident and satisfied with whatever choice they make about their care.
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You will complete three brief surveys: one when you join the study, one shortly after your consultation appointment with a surgeon, and one a few months later. You will also continue seeing your regular doctors for your normal thyroid care and will receive counseling about your treatment options. The entire process takes place over a few months.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 4, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Stony Brook University
Enrollment target
~134 participants
Started
February 2022
Primary completion
September 2027
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in October 2025.
Reach out to the team running this trial. Response times vary — some teams are faster than others.
Central contact
Jessica Alfano
Lukasz.Czerwonka@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.