Characterization of Thyroid Nodules Using Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound

Not Applicable

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• Conditions: Thyroid Nodules

• Registration Number: NCT01225016
• Lead Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate thyroid nodules using specialized ultrasound imaging methods.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-10
• Study First Submitted: 2010-10-14
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-10-19
• Study First Posted: 2010-10-20
• Primary Completion: 2011-12
• Study Completion: 2011-12
• Status Verified: 2012-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2012-01-27
• Last Update Posted: 2012-01-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: WITHDRAWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

• 1. Patients diagnosed with a thyroid nodule 2. Age greater than or equal to 19 years of age 3. Patients must sign informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

• 1. Women who are pregnant or nursing 2. Patients with pulmonary hypertension, unstable cardiopulmonary condition,or right to left shunt 3. Hypersensitivity to perfluten 4. Psychological condition that renders the patient unable to understand the informed consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To estimate the accuracy (sensitivity and specificity) of the contrast enhanced ultrasound for characterization of thyroid nodules.	30 days

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Universith of Alabama at Birmingham; 🇺🇸 Birmingham, Alabama, United States