Natural History of Medullary Thyroid Cancer to Inform Advanced Disease Management (NCT04216732)
Utilization of the Natural History of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma to Inform Advanced Disease Management
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study utilizes a multi-institutional registry to describe the natural history of medullary thyroid cancer that has spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body (advanced) in understanding disease management. The goal of this study is to learn about how medullary thyroid cancer develops and progresses.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of California San Francisco — San Francisco, California
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Blood Pressure Measurement (OTHER)
- Questionnaire Administration (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- University of California San Francisco — San Francisco, California
- M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (713) 792-6940
Email: eggrubbs@mdanderson.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
Explore by condition: All Advanced Thyroid Gland Medullary Carcinoma clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.