Studies on Thyroid Nodules and Thyroid Cancer
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Summary
Participants in this study will be patients diagnosed with or suspected to have a thyroid nodule or thyroid cancer. The main purpose of this study is to further understand the methods for the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer. Many of the test performed are in the context of standard medical care that is offered to all patients with thyroid nodules or thyroid cancer. Other tests are performed for research purposes. In addition, blood and tissue samples will be taken for research and genetic studies.
Description
The purpose of this study is to gain knowledge and experience in the diagnosis and therapy of thyroid cancer using established best standard of care and new techniques and approaches as they are developed. Study subjects will include adults and children with thyroid nodules requiring diagnostic imaging and fine needle aspiration biopsy, surgery, radioiodine scanning or therapy, appropriate follow up, consisting of tumor markers monitoring and anatomical and functional imaging. The limitations and significance of serum thyroglobulin (Tg) measurement for diagnosing tumor recurrence will be asses…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 0–98 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Male or female, adults or children \>= 6 months+. 2. Patients with known or suspected thyroid nodules and/or thyroid cancer. 3. At risk family members of patients who have a genetic susceptibility to developing thyroid cancer. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: 1\. Serious underlying medical conditions that restrict diagnostic testing or therapy such as renal failure,…
Interventions
- Drug68-Gallium Dotatate
For evaluation risk/benefit evaluation
Location
- National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterBethesda, Maryland