Shared Decision Making Aid for Thyroid Nodule Evaluation

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

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. The study aims to update a conversation aid prototype that was developed to support shared decision making in the diagnosis of thyroid cancer and conduct a pilot clinical trial to evaluate the feasibility of conducting a larger efficacy study.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 years old who are getting checked for a thyroid nodule. It's not for those with an overactive thyroid, anyone who's had a biopsy on the nodule before, pregnant individuals, or prisoners.

Inclusion Criteria

I am over 18 and have a thyroid nodule.

Exclusion Criteria

I have an overactive thyroid.

Prisoners

You have had a biopsy on the specific nodule being studied.

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Counseling by Routine Care (Behavioral Intervention)
Counseling using the Electronic Conversation Aid (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study tests if using an electronic aid during doctor visits helps in making decisions together about diagnosing thyroid cancer. It updates and evaluates a tool meant to assist patient-clinician collaboration.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Intervention groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Counseling using the electronic conversation aid

Group II: Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention

Routine counseling only