A Novel Ultrasound Probe for Thyroid Imaging and Machine Learning
Recruiting now NCT07488585
Run by Sound Blade Medical Inc. · for 18 and older · All sexes
What this study is about
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.
Who can join (things the study team will check)
✅ You may be able to join if…
- 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
🚫 You may not be able to join if…
- 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)
Where this trial is running
- Nova Scotia Health, Dartmouth, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Who to contact
Deborah Wright, Project Manager, RN · 902-225-6835 · debbie.wright@nshealth.ca
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