๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-27

RFA of Benign Thyroid Nodules: Clinical Outcomes and Quality of Life Study (NCT05189314)

Clinical Outcomes and Quality of Life Measures After Surgical Resection and Radiofrequency Ablation of Benign Thyroid Nodules

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Columbia University

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

The purpose of this observational research is to evaluate and compare clinical outcomes after treatment for symptomatic benign multinodular goiter (MNG) patients. This is a data collection study in which we ask participants to give access to information generated before and after treatment of their condition.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Columbia University โ€” New York, New York

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

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)

  • Columbia University โ€” New York, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (212) 305-6969

Email: jhk2029@cumc.columbia.edu

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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