~12 spots leftby Apr 2026

Shared Decision Making Aid for Thyroid Cancer

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+1 other location
NS
Overseen byNaykky Singh Ospina
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: University of Florida
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

There is an epidemic of thyroid cancer that is harmful to patients and the medical system. The study hypothesizes that the use of an electronic conversation aid during clinical visits can help patients and clinicians collaborate when deciding the next step in management for a thyroid nodule. The study aims to update a conversation aid prototype that was developed to support shared decision making in the diagnosis of thyroid cancer. This entry (Aim 1) has an associated study (Aim 2) registered under NCT04463719

Research Team

NS

Naykky Singh Ospina

Principal Investigator

University of Florida

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 years old who are being evaluated for a thyroid nodule. It's not open to pregnant individuals, prisoners, those with an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), or anyone who has already had a biopsy of the nodule in question.

Inclusion Criteria

I am over 18 and have a thyroid nodule.

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnant patients
Prisoners
You have had a biopsy on the specific area we are studying.
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Counseling using the electronic conversation aid (Behavioral Intervention)
Trial OverviewThe study is testing whether using an electronic conversation aid can improve shared decision-making between patients and doctors about managing thyroid nodules, potentially reducing unnecessary biopsies and treatments.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Intervention groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Counseling using the electronic conversation aid

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Florida

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,428
Recruited
987,000+
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Dr. Stephen J. Motew

University of Florida

Chief Executive Officer since 2024

MD cum laude from the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Medicine, Master's in Healthcare Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Dr. Timothy E. Morey

University of Florida

Chief Medical Officer since 2023

MD and Bachelor's from the University of Florida

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator

Trials
14,080
Recruited
41,180,000+
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Dr. Douglas R. Lowy

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Chief Executive Officer since 2023

MD from New York University School of Medicine

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Dr. Monica Bertagnolli

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Chief Medical Officer since 2022

MD from Harvard Medical School