An Observational Study on Postoperative Symptoms After Thyroidectomy (POS-T)

Ilsan Cha hospital

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Thyroid Cancer

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06158360

ICICC-OS-23-01

Details and patient eligibility

About

This observational study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of postoperative management in patients with thyroid cancer who received subtotal or total thyroidectomy.

Full description

1. Characteristic analysis of improvement in quality of life and symptoms after surgery in cancer patients
2. Multifaceted symptom evaluation of cancer patients visiting medical institutions
3. Evaluation of effectiveness and safety of treatment for postoperative symptoms in thyroid cancer patients
4. Analysis of the effectiveness and prognosis of cancer-related treatment for each patient with cancer
5. Analysis of prognostic factors for disease-free survival and overall survival of cancer patients

Among adult men and women aged 19 years or older who have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, who have undergone partial or total thyroidectomy and visited the hospital for postoperative management, the characteristics of the visiting patient, quality of life, characteristics of cancer-related symptoms, and treatment effectiveness, We intend to conduct a prospective observational study to evaluate safety and its relationship with prognosis. In addition, we aim to form the basis for follow-up research through the establishment of an Oriental medicine cancer cohort and database.

Enrollment: 500 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 19+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• 19 years of age or older
• Those who have been confirmed to have a malignant tumor of the thyroid gland by biopsy or imaging
• Subjects who have undergone partial thyroidectomy or total resection within 1 month
• Those who have agreed to the implementation of Chinese medicine treatment
• The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group(ECOG) performance status 0-3
• Those who understand the content of the study and agree to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

• ○ When it is judged that other diseases other than cancer (dementia, cerebrovascular disease, severe organ failure, etc.) may have a significant effect on the decline of physical function

  • When it is judged that the life expectancy is less than 3 months and sufficient follow-up cannot be carried out
  • When emergency or major surgery or surgical intervention is required that takes precedence over postoperative treatment
  • Pregnant and lactating women
  • Other researchers who are judged to be unsuitable for research