Plain-English translation of NCT06730321 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Thyroid Cancer research guide →Researchers are creating a standardized scoring system—called the Robotic Thyroidectomy Assessment Score (RTAS)—to measure how skillfully surgeons perform robot-assisted thyroid removal. This trial has two parts: first, experts agree on nine key steps that make up a good surgery, and second, the research team watches actual surgeries to see if the new scoring system can track a surgeon's progress and identify areas for improvement.
Robot-assisted thyroid surgery is becoming more common, but there hasn't been a reliable, standardized way to measure whether surgeons are performing it safely and skillfully. This scoring system could help surgeons improve their technique and ensure patients receive high-quality care.
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If you qualify, you will undergo robot-assisted thyroid removal surgery performed by a surgeon in the study. Your surgery will be evaluated using the new scoring system being developed, and the time it takes to complete your procedure will be recorded. Researchers will compare results across multiple surgeries to see whether the scoring system can measure surgical skill and track improvement over time.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 4, 2026 · Not medical advice
China
Sponsor
Shanghai 6th People's Hospital
Enrollment target
~200 participants
Started
December 2024
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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