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Health-Related Quality of Life and Emotions in Patients with Thyroid Nodules
The purpose of this observational research is to evaluate and compare the health-related quality of life and emotional well-being of patients with thyroid nodules before and after treatment. This is a data collection study by allowing investigators to access information generated before and after treatment.
ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT06610604
PhaseNot Applicable
Enrollment500
SponsorMing-an Yu
Age18 Years
SexALL
Conditions studied
Thyroid Nodule
About this study
The purpose of this observational research is to evaluate and compare the health-related quality of life and emotional well-being of patients with thyroid nodules before and after treatment. This is a data collection study by allowing investigators to access information generated before and after treatment.
Interventions
- Procedure: thermal ablation — thermal ablation including microwave ablation, radiofrequency ablation of thyroid nodules
- Procedure: thyroidectomy — surgical resection of thyroid nodules
Primary outcomes
- The Thyroid Cancer-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire to assess the thyroid-specific quality of life (before treatment and 1month, 6months, and 12 months after treatment)
- the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire to assess the general quality of life (before treatment and 1month, 6months, and 12 months after treatment)
- Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale to assess the emotional status (before treatment and 1month, 6months, and 12 months after treatment)
- The functional assessment of chronic illness therapy-spiritual well-being questionnaire to assess spiritual well-being (before treatment and 1month, 6months, and 12 months after treatment)
Eligibility information
Inclusion Criteria:
* Clinical diagnosis of benign thyroid nodules or papillary thyroid carcinoma ;
* underwent microwave ablation or thyroidectomy;
* ability to understand and cooperate with the survey
Exclusion Criteria:
* serious primary diseases in the liver, kidney, hematopoietic, or endocrine systems；
* a history of mental illness, personality disorders, cognitive impairments, or organic brain disease
Study locations
- China-Japan Frienship Hospital, Beijing, Beijing Municipality 100029 China
Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.