Testing a minimally invasive procedure for benign thyroid nodules in Latinx patients

This trial is testing whether radiofrequency ablation—a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat energy to shrink thyroid nodules—is safe and effective for Latinx patients with benign (noncancerous) thyroid nodules that are causing symptoms. Instead of surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid, this treatment is performed in a clinic setting using a needle-like device. The procedure has been studied internationally and shown promising results, but researchers want to specifically understand how well it works in Latinx patients.

Thyroid nodules can cause problems like hormone imbalances, visible swelling in the neck, or pressure on the windpipe or food pipe—and surgery has traditionally been the main treatment option. This study exists because the new treatment offers a less invasive alternative that avoids surgical risks like scarring, bleeding, and infection, but it hasn't yet been formally studied in Latinx patient populations.