Plain-English translation of NCT06671184 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Thyroid cancer is treated by removing the thyroid gland through surgery. This study is collecting information from 500 patients who undergo a newer type of thyroid surgery (using small instruments through the mouth or under the chin instead of a large neck incision) to figure out which patient and disease factors make the surgery more difficult. By understanding what makes surgery harder to perform, doctors can better prepare for complications and improve outcomes.
Difficult thyroid surgeries take longer, cause more bleeding, and lead to more complications like nerve damage. Right now, doctors cannot reliably predict ahead of time which surgeries will be difficult. This study aims to create a tool that identifies high-risk cases before surgery so doctors can plan better and keep patients safer.
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If you join this study, your doctors will collect detailed information about your thyroid cancer, your body, and your surgery before, during, and after the procedure. The study is observational, meaning you will receive your normal thyroid cancer treatment — the surgery itself is not experimental. Researchers will review your medical records and surgical details to identify patterns that help predict surgical difficulty in future patients.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 10, 2026 · Not medical advice
China
Sponsor
Shanghai 6th People's Hospital
Enrollment target
~500 participants
Started
January 2021
Primary completion
December 2027
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2026.
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Central contact
Ling Zhan, Doctor
Shanghai 6th People's Hospital
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