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A Novel Ultrasound Probe for Thyroid Imaging and Machine Learning
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In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Thyroid ultrasound.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Abnormalities. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
A Novel Ultrasound Probe for Thyroid Imaging and Machine Learning: A Pilot Study
Overview
The objective of the THYMAL 01 pilot study is to evaluate the Sound Blade Imaging System in subjects with benign thyroid nodules undergoing standard-of-care ultrasound imaging.
Interventions
- Diagnostic test Thyroid ultrasound
Patients who are scheduled for a SOC surveillance Thyroid Nodule Ultrasound will undergo a second ultrasound using the Sound Blade Ultrasound.
Primary outcome measures
- The Ability to Visualization Thyroid Nodules and other key Anatomical Structures [Time frame: Day 1]
- Evaluate the visibility/detection performance of a machine-learning model [Time frame: Day 1]
- Evaluate the segmentation performance of a machine-learning model [Time frame: Day 1]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Participants must be ≥ 18 years of age
- Able and willing to sign informed consent
- Known thyroid nodule demonstrated on a prior thyroid US and is undergoing active surveillance of the nodule with serial USs
Exclusion criteria
- Unable to lay flat for 15 minutes
- Active neck wounds, dressings, or skin conditions that would interfere with neck US (e.g., preclude transducer placement)
- Cervical spine or back disease that would prevent neck extension and would hinder the ability to obtain accurate thyroid US images
- Previous thyroid surgeries, radiation of face and neck
- Known inflammatory thyroid diseases or thyroiditis (e.g., Graves, Hashimoto)
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- N/A
- Model
- Single group
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Diagnostic
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07488585 · THYMAL 01