๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-01

Active Surveillance of Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma (NCT02609685)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to better understand the outcomes of active surveillance (observation) instead of immediate surgery, which is the current standard of care for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC). Patients with a 1.5 cm or smaller thyroid nodule(s) with papillary thyroid carcinoma will be eligible for the study.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center โ€” Los Angeles, California

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Active Surveillance (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center โ€” Los Angeles, California

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (310) 423-1220

Email: Allen.Ho@cshs.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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