Study of the Use of Radiofrequency Ablation in LatinX Patients With Symptomatic Benign Thyroid Nodules
Northwell Health
Summary
Benign thyroid nodules can still create cosmetic, compressive, or hormonal issues for patients. In the past, surgery was typically used to treat thyroid nodules causing the above issues through partial or complete thyroidectomy. More recently, minimally-invasive techniques have been developed to treat these issues. This study is investigating the use of one of these techniques, radiofrequency ablation, in Latinx patients with benign symptomatic thyroid nodules. This procedure is of interest because it avoids the risks of surgery and can be done outside an operating room. The study hypothesis is that the use of RFA is an effective and safe therapeutic option for LatinX patients with a symptomatic benign nodule wishing to avoid surgery.
Description
Thyroid nodules can create issues for individuals such as affecting the level of their thyroid hormones, causing an unwanted physical appearance, or pressing on other important structures in the neck (for example, trachea and esophagus). In the past, surgery was typically used to treat thyroid nodules causing the above issues, either taking out some or all of the thyroid. More recently, new techniques that do not require surgery have been developed to treat these issues. This study is investigating the use of one of these newer techniques, called radiofrequency ablation in Latinx patients with…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–90 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Subject capable of giving informed consent * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study * Subjects over 18 years of age * Subject who self-identifies as LatinX * Subjects who have a benign, symptomatic thyroid nodule * Subjects whose nodule has well-defined margin on ultrasound and is surrounded by at least 2mm of normal thyroid parenchyma in all directions Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding * Patient who have a cardiac pacemaker,defibrillator , or other…
Interventions
- DeviceMygen V-1000 RF system
The Mygen V-1000, a microprocessor-based generator of RF Medical Co., Ltd., provides up to 140 watts of radio-frequency (RF) energy to be used for coagulation \& ablation of vessel, tissue \& bone
Location
- Northwell Health Physician PartnersNew York, New York