Study of the Prevalence of Osteo-metabolic Complications in Patients With Thyroid Cancer

October 3, 2024 updated by: Andrea Giustina, IRCCS San Raffaele
This is a multicenter retrospective observational study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of osteo-metabolic complications in patients with thyroid cancer.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

Approximately 150-200 outpatients evaluated in the Endocrinology Unit of the IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital and the Nuclear Medicine Unit of the Spedali Civili of Brescia will be included in the study.

During the follow-up visits, patients who meet the inclusion criteria will be offered inclusion in the study. After signing the informed consent, the patient's anamnestic and clinical (biochemical, radiological, anamnestic) data will be retrospectively collected in an electronic database. Sensitive data will be anonymized.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

82

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

      • Milan, Italy, 20132
        • Recruiting
        • Andrea Giustina
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with thyroid cancers who have been evaluated at the outpatient clinics of the Endocrinology Unit of the IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital and the Nuclear Medicine Unit of the Spedali Civili di Brescia.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age ≥ 18 years
  • Histological diagnosis of Thyroid Carcinoma
  • radiological data from chest x-ray in lateral projection in the preoperative evaluation on which the vertebral morphometry
  • Signing of the informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects not falling within the previously described criteria are excluded

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
To estimate the incidence and prevalence of osteoporosis and vertebral fractures in Patients With Thyroid Cancer
Time Frame: 1 year
To estimate the incidence and prevalence of osteoporosis and vertebral fractures detected through DXA scan and vertebral morphometry. The effects on bone complications of the patients' clinical and biochemical characteristics will be investigated.
1 year

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 12, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 3, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 3, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

October 4, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

October 4, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 3, 2024

Last Verified

October 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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