🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-08-07
Laser Ablation of Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma (NCT04623801)
Pilot Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Percutaneous Laser Ablation of Thyroid Papillary Microcarcinoma
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 🩺 Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to explore whether percutaneous laser ablation (PLA) is a safe and effective alternative to removing papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) with surgery.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — New York, New York
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Percutaneous Laser Ablation (PLA) (PROCEDURE)
📋 "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 (1 Sites)
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — New York, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (800) 525-2225
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.
More studies in Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma
- RFA Treatment for Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma — New York, New York
- Active Surveillance of Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma — Los Angeles, California
Explore by condition: All Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma 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.