Plain-English translation of NCT07041307 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers are testing a new ultrasound technique called Super-Resolution Ultrasound of Erythrocytes (SURE) that can see very small blood vessels in the thyroid gland. By looking at these tiny blood vessel patterns, the study aims to figure out whether this technique can help doctors tell the difference between benign (harmless) thyroid nodules and cancer, or between nodules that work differently. This could help doctors make better decisions about which nodules need surgery and which ones can be safely watched.
Many people have thyroid nodules, but doctors often struggle to figure out which ones are dangerous and which ones are harmless without surgery or biopsies. This study exists to see whether the new ultrasound technique can spot telltale patterns in blood vessel growth that might reveal what type of nodule a person has — potentially avoiding unnecessary procedures.
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You would receive an advanced ultrasound scan of your thyroid gland, which works similarly to a standard ultrasound but with much higher detail of the tiny blood vessels. The scan itself is painless and non-invasive — the technician uses a small handheld device on your neck. Depending on which group you're in (healthy volunteer, someone with a known nodule, or someone preparing for thyroid surgery), you may have one or more scans as part of the study.
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Denmark
Sponsor
Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Collaborators
University of Copenhagen, Technical University of Denmark
Enrollment target
~50 participants
Started
August 2025
Primary completion
December 2028
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in November 2025.
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Central contact
Nathalie Sarup Panduro, MD
Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
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