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Thyroid CancerNCT06432244

The Effect of the Number of Central Lymph Nodes on Changes in Parathyroid Function

An observational study of Thyroid Cancer, run by Shandong Provincial Hospital at 1 site in China.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study collected data from patients who underwent thyroidectomy in the Breast and Thyroid Surgery Department of Shandong Provincial Hospital from January 2020 to December 2023 by reviewing medical records. The main calculation indicator was the changes in PTH before and after surgery. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
Conditions the study is for
Thyroid Cancer
How many people
2,000 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
1 Jan 2020to 1 May 2024
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 Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: This study collected data from patients who underwent thyroidectomy surgery at the Breast and Thyroid Surgery Department of Shandong Provincial Hospital from January 2020 to December 2023. All patients included in the study had complete clinical data and research materials, with approximately 2000 participants.

Who may be able to join

  • All cases were the first to undergo thyroidectomy surgery.
  • All clinical data and research materials of the cases are complete.
  • All cases underwent thyroid function examination before and after surgery.
  • All cases underwent preoperative thyroid and neck lymph node examinations by the Ultrasound Department of Shandong Provincial Hospital.

Who cannot join

  • Except for cases of recurrence.
  • Cases with incomplete clinical data and research materials are excluded.
  • Cases that have not undergone thyroid function tests before and after surgery are excluded.
  • Excluding cases of secondary surgery.
  • Cases that have not undergone thyroid and neck lymph node examinations by the Ultrasound Department of Shandong Provincial Hospital before surgery are excluded.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

China1 site
  • Shandong provincial hospital

    Jinan, Shandong, 250102

Other trials in China

About this study

This study collected data from patients who underwent thyroidectomy in the Breast and Thyroid Surgery Department of Shandong Provincial Hospital from January 2020 to December 2023 by reviewing medical records. The main calculation indicator was the changes in PTH before and after surgery. This study grouped patients based on the number of central lymph nodes under postoperative paraffin pathology, and statistically analyzed the changes and differences in PTH before and after surgery in different groups to verify the relationship between the number of central lymph nodes in the thyroid gland and parathyroid function, and to provide reference for surgical selection in thyroid cancer patients with multiple cervical lymph node metastases.

Read the detailed description

The central lymph nodes of the thyroid gland refer to the lymph nodes located around the thyroid and trachea. The central lymph nodes are the primary site of thyroid cancer metastasis, and therefore play an important role in thyroid surgery. In thyroid surgery, preventive central lymph node dissection is a routine procedure, but during this process, the parathyroid gland may be impaired due to surgical injury or insufficient blood supply.

Hypothyroidism, also known as parathyroidism, is a common complication of thyroid surgery. When the parathyroid gland is accidentally injured or its blood supply is disrupted, it can lead to insufficient production of parathyroid hormone. Parathyroid hormone is a key hormone that regulates blood calcium levels. Insufficient levels can lead to hypocalcemia, manifested as hand and foot spasms, muscle spasms, and even arrhythmia.

From a surgical perspective, the number of lymph nodes in the central region of the thyroid gland may affect the preservation and functional protection of the parathyroid gland. A large number of lymph nodes indicates that they may have a wider range of disease invasion, requiring more thorough lymph node dissection, thereby increasing the risk of damaging the parathyroid gland or its blood supply.

Conditions
Thyroid Cancer
Keywords
thyroid cancer, central lymph nodes, PTH
Medical subject headings
Thyroid Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT06432244
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Number of central lymph node dissectionBy exploring the relationship between the number of lymph nodes in the central region of the thyroid gland and parathyroid function, evaluate the effectiveness of different surgical procedures and intraoperative protective measures on parathyroid function protection.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. PTH level

    This study grouped the central lymph nodes based on postoperative paraffin pathology, and statistically analyzed the changes and differences in PTH before and after surgery in different groups to verify the relationship between the number of central lymph nodes in the thyroid gland and parathyroid function.

    Measured: 4 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted29 May 2024
  2. Study start1 Jan 2020
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2023
  4. Study completion1 May 2024

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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
Cohort
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrolment
2,000 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06432244
Sponsor's protocol ID
NO.SWYX2024-279
Status last verified
May 2024
First submitted
22 May 2024
Last updated
29 May 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: The IPD are not publicly available due to privacy and ethical restrictions.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Thyroid Cancer, run by Shandong Provincial Hospital at 1 site in China.

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 4 inclusion and 5 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 29 May 2024. 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 China. 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?

PTH level (time frame: 4 weeks). 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 29 May 2024.

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