Papillary Thyroid CancerNCT02442661
Clinical Validation of a Predictive Model for the Presence of Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis in Papillary Thyroid Cancer
An observational study of Papillary Thyroid Cancer, run by University of Colorado, Denver at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This research study is performed to compare the accuracy of two methods of lymph node evaluation: research method versus standard method. Standard method is what is usually performed as standard of care where the radiologist evaluates the images overall and decides whether each node seen should or should not be… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Papillary Thyroid Cancer
- How many people
- 103 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Apr 2015to May 2017
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Post-thyroidectomy patients with a pathological diagnosis of Papillary Thyroid Cancer (PTC) who undergo cervical lymph node evaluation for detection of locoregional metastasis will be included in this study.
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosis of PTC and at least one sonographic examination of the cervical lymph nodes.
- Patients can only be included in the study once. Thus, if they have two sonographic examinations, only one can be included in the study results.
- All patients who fit the study criteria after the start of the study will be included, using the first sonographic exam as the study exam.
Who cannot join
- Lymph node with oval shape, hypoechoic cortex, smooth border, hyperechoic hilum and hilar Doppler flow by ultrasound are considered to be normal and be excluded from FNAB per standard clinical practice.
- Lymph node less than 5 mm in short axis on ultrasound.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This research study is performed to compare the accuracy of two methods of lymph node evaluation: research method versus standard method. Standard method is what is usually performed as standard of care where the radiologist evaluates the images overall and decides whether each node seen should or should not be biopsied. In the research method, a second radiologist will evaluate the ultrasound images of the lymph nodes separately, and use a small specific checklist of ultrasound appearance to determine whether each node should or should not be biopsied. Results of both the standard and research method will be used to decide which node(s), if any should be biopsied. Neck ultrasound examination, lymph node evaluation by standard method and subsequent lymph node biopsy are part of the standard clinical care. It is less likely but possible that the research method may identify additional lymph nodes for biopsy to check if that lymph node contains thyroid cancer.
- Conditions
- Papillary Thyroid Cancer
- Medical subject headings
- Thyroid Cancer, Papillary
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Detection of lymph node metastasis in a patient with Papillary Thyroid Cancer by neck ultrasound by radiologist's standard assessment method (Ir test).
Measured: 6 months
Detection of lymph node metastasis in a patient with Papillary Thyroid Cancer by neck ultrasound by predictive model method (Im test).
Measured: 6 months
Secondary outcomes (2)
Confirmation of the lymph node metastasis by fine needle aspiration biopsy prior to the surgery.
Measured: 6 months
Measure true positive and false positive results of Ir test and Im test for comparison.
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 May 2015 (estimated)
- Study startApr 2015
- Primary completionDec 2016
- Study completionMay 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Papillary Thyroid CancerStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of Colorado, DenverThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 103 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Nayana Patel, MD, Principal investigator, University of Colorado, Denver
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02442661
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 14-2053
- Status last verified
- Jun 2017
- First submitted
- 22 Apr 2015
- Last updated
- 12 Jun 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Participant data is only available to study personnel
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Jun 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Clinical Validation of a Predictive Model for the Presence of Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis in Papillary Thyroid Cancer
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02442661
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 14-2053
- Conditions
- Papillary Thyroid Cancer
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 103 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Colorado, DenverUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Apr 2015 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Dec 2016 (actual)
- Study completion
- May 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 May 2015 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This research study is performed to compare the accuracy of two methods of lymph node evaluation: research method versus standard method. Standard method is what is usually performed as standard of care where the radiologist evaluates the images overall and decides whether each node seen should or should not be biopsied. In the research method, a second radiologist will evaluate the ultrasound images of the lymph nodes separately, and use a small specific checklist of ultrasound appearance to determine whether each node should or should not be biopsied. Results of both the standard and research method will be used to decide which node(s), if any should be biopsied. Neck ultrasound examination, lymph node evaluation by standard method and subsequent lymph node biopsy are part of the standard clinical care. It is less likely but possible that the research method may identify additional lymph nodes for biopsy to check if that lymph node contains thyroid cancer.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Post-thyroidectomy patients with a pathological diagnosis of Papillary Thyroid Cancer (PTC) who undergo cervical lymph node evaluation for detection of locoregional metastasis will be included in this study.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Diagnosis of PTC and at least one sonographic examination of the cervical lymph nodes.
- Patients can only be included in the study once. Thus, if they have two sonographic examinations, only one can be included in the study results.
- All patients who fit the study criteria after the start of the study will be included, using the first sonographic exam as the study exam.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Lymph node with oval shape, hypoechoic cortex, smooth border, hyperechoic hilum and hilar Doppler flow by ultrasound are considered to be normal and be excluded from FNAB per standard clinical practice.
- Lymph node less than 5 mm in short axis on ultrasound.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Detection of lymph node metastasis in a patient with Papillary Thyroid Cancer by neck ultrasound by radiologist's standard assessment method (Ir test).
Time frame: 6 months
Detection of lymph node metastasis in a patient with Papillary Thyroid Cancer by neck ultrasound by predictive model method (Im test).
Time frame: 6 months
2 secondary outcomes
Confirmation of the lymph node metastasis by fine needle aspiration biopsy prior to the surgery.
Time frame: 6 months
Measure true positive and false positive results of Ir test and Im test for comparison.
Time frame: 6 months
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 12 Jun 2017.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Participant data is only available to study personnel
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Nayana Patel, MD principal investigator
University of Colorado, Denver
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Papillary Thyroid Cancer, run by University of Colorado, Denver at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Jun 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Detection of lymph node metastasis in a patient with Papillary Thyroid Cancer by neck ultrasound by radiologist's standard assessment method (Ir test). (time frame: 6 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Jun 2017; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.