Evaluating the Role of Environmental Factors in Thyroid Cancer

This study evaluates the role of environmental exposures in the development of more aggressive thyroid cancer. Thyroid cancer incidence has been steadily increasing since the 1970’s in the United States and worldwide. Early detection of small, papillary thyroid cancers using high quality diagnostic imaging explains only about 50% of this increase, suggesting that there are changes in the prevalence of environmental risk factors that may be playing a role in this increase. To assess these environmental factors, this study uses dried blood microsampler technology to collect small amounts of blood from thyroid cancer patents. This technology is minimally invasive and can be used to collect repeated blood measurements at home, without the need for specialized training. Additional exposure information is collected using questionnaires. Information gathered in this study may help researchers identify the causes of thyroid cancer not explained by more advanced diagnostic imaging, which may lead to prevention.

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Trial PhaseNo phase specified

Trial TypeNot provided by clinicaltrials.gov

Lead OrganizationIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Principal InvestigatorMaaike van Gerwen

• Primary ID21-01547
• Secondary IDsNCI-2022-01833
• ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT05172921