Clinical trial for Thyroid Cancer
Official title Hereditary Risk Factors for Thyroid Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02747888
What this study is testing
What is •Referral to Genetic Counselor, if indicated?
•Referral to Genetic Counselor, if indicated is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for thyroid cancer.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study is looking at whether certain genes and other factors raise the chance of getting thyroid cancer or nodules.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you had thyroid cancer or a thyroid nodule as a child, or if it runs in your family.
- What's involved
- You will share your family and medical history and give a blood or saliva sample for genetic testing.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Adults. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Individual pediatric patient with current or previous known or suspected thyroid cancer or nodule(s).
- Individual adult patient with current or previous known or suspected thyroid cancer or nodule(s) if they come from a family with a high suspicion of...
- Families with a current or previous diagnosis of a thyroid cancer/nodule occurring in childhood (\<18 years old).
- Families with thyroid cancer in multiple individuals
- Families with thyroid cancer and a known genetic syndrome
You likely can't join if
- Individuals who are unable to give informed consent.
- Individuals who are unable to complete study materials.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Individual pediatric patient with current or previous known or suspected thyroid cancer or nodule(s).
- Individual adult patient with current or previous known or suspected thyroid cancer or nodule(s) if they come from a family with a high suspicion of hereditary cancer (as below).
- Families with a current or previous diagnosis of a thyroid cancer/nodule occurring in childhood (\<18 years old).
- Families with thyroid cancer in multiple individuals
- Families with thyroid cancer and a known genetic syndrome
- Families with thyroid cancer and a suspected genetic syndrome (e.g. multiple childhood cancers in the family, multiple primary cancers, multiple endocrinopathies, etc.)
- Individuals who are unable to give informed consent.
- Individuals who are unable to complete study materials.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, not specified. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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