Characterization of Thyroid Nodules Using Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound

NCT ID: NCT01225016

Last Updated: 2012-01-31

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

WITHDRAWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-10-31

Study Completion Date

2011-12-31

Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Thyroid Nodules

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Interventions

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Definity contrast agent

Thyroid ultrasound using contrast agent

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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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
Minimum Eligible Age

19 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University of Alabama at Birmingham

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Glenn Peters, MD

Professor of Surgery

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Glenn E Peters, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Locations

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Universith of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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UAB 1007

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id