Hereditary Risk Factors for Thyroid Cancer
ConditionThyroid Cancer
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorDana-Farber Cancer Institute
About this trial
Thyroid cancers can occur sporadically, but can also be found as tumors that cluster in families with other cancers or genetic syndromes. Researchers are studying thyroid cancer in children and families, with a particular interest in understanding genes and other factors that may put individuals at risk for developing thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules.
* In this study, family and medical history information is collected alongside a blood or saliva sample for genetic studies. * Individuals with a past or present childhood thyroid cancer/nodule or a thyroid cancer suspected to be inherited in their family are invited to participate.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Individual pediatric patient with current or previous known or suspected thyroid cancer or nodule(s).
Individual adult patient with current or previous known or suspected thyroid cancer or nodule(s) if they come from a family with a high suspicion of hereditary cancer (as below).
Families with a current or previous diagnosis of a thyroid cancer/nodule occurring in childhood (<18 years old).
Families with thyroid cancer in multiple individuals
Disqualifiers
Individuals who are unable to give informed consent.
Individuals who are unable to complete study materials.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- •Referral to Genetic Counselor, if indicated
Treatment groups
250 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov