Lateral Cervical Node Dissection in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer. (NCT06149637)
Comparison of Two Routes of Surgical Approach to Lateral Cervical Node Dissection in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Patients With Lateral Metastatic Disease: Randomized Clinical Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The objective of this study is to compare shoulder and neck morbidity and the effectiveness of cervical lateral nodal dissection in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer and lateral metastases between the anterior and posterior approaches to the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM)
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Hospital Alma Mater de Antioquia — Medellín, Antioquia
Age range: 18 Years to 99 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Traditional neck dissection approach (PROCEDURE)
- Anterior neck dissection approach (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)
- Hospital Alma Mater de Antioquia — Medellín, Antioquia
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (313) 817-5170
Email: alvarosanabria@gmail.com
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.
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💡 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.