Natural History Study for Thyroid Cancer
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial focuses on understanding medullary thyroid cancer, a rare form of thyroid cancer. Researchers observe how this cancer develops and spreads, particularly when it affects other parts of the body. Participants will complete questionnaires about their health, finances, and quality of life, and some will have their blood pressure checked daily. The trial suits individuals with medullary thyroid cancer who are already part of the Medullary Thyroid Cancer Registry, especially if the cancer has advanced.
As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity for patients to contribute to a deeper understanding of medullary thyroid cancer and its impact.
Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the clinical team involved in the study.
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it aims to gather detailed insights into how medullary thyroid cancer impacts patients' lives, beyond just the medical symptoms. By using regular questionnaires and daily blood pressure measurements, the trial seeks to explore how factors like finances and quality of life affect patients' experiences with the disease. Unlike standard treatments that focus solely on medical intervention, this approach provides a more holistic understanding of the condition, potentially leading to improved management strategies for advanced disease.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Elizabeth G Grubbs
Principal Investigator
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Observational
Patients complete questionnaires about health, finances, and quality of life 2-4 times per year
Monitoring
Patients complete a daily questionnaire and undergo blood pressure measurements
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after observational period
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Questionnaire Administration
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
AIM I \& II: Patients complete questionnaires over 10-40 minutes 2-4 times per year about health and how finances and quality of life effect experience with disease. AIM III: Patients complete a questionnaire over 2 minutes and undergo blood pressure measurements every day for up to 12 weeks.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator
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