RECRUITING

Clinical and Genetic Studies in Familial Non-medullary Thyroid Cancer

Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

Background: \- Researchers are studying types of thyroid cancer that seem to cluster in families. Non-medullary thyroid cancer accounts for the vast majority of all types of thyroid cancer, but little is known about possible genes that may cause the cancer. More research is needed to develop the best ways to screen for familial non-medullary thyroid cancer (FNMTC) so that it can be diagnosed and treated at an early stage. Objectives: * To evaluate the natural history of FNMTC. * To determine the best screening strategy for FNMTC. * To identify genes that may indicate susceptibility to FNMTC. Eligibility: \- Individuals at least 7 years of age who have two first-degree relatives (e.g., parents, children, siblings) who have or have had non-medullary thyroid cancer or a documented diagnosis of non-medullary thyroid cancer and one living relative with documented non-medullary thyroid cancer. Design: * Participants will be evaluated by family history pedigree, physical examination, imaging (including possible neck ultrasound and radioactive iodine scans), and laboratory testing. * Participants who agree to have blood or other biological samples collected will be asked to enroll in an additional study to provide the appropriate samples and tissues. * After the initial study evaluation, participants who are not found to have a malignant thyroid tumor will be re-screened every year with non-invasive imaging studies. Participants who are found to have a malignant thyroid tumor will be informed of possible treatment options.

Official Title

Clinical and Genetic Studies in Familial Non-Medullary Thyroid Cancer

Quick Facts

Study Start:2010-08-12
Study Completion:N/A
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT01109420

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:7 Years to 90 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Adults or minor (\>= 7 years+), males and females.
  2. * An unaffected individual with (Bullet) 2 first-degree relatives who have or have had nonmedullary thyroid cancer
  3. * Any member of an affected family. (Note: for this study, an affected family is defined as a family having 2 or more 1st degree relatives with a documented diagnosis of FNMTC.)
  4. * Adults must be able to understand and the willingness to sign the informed consent document.
  5. * Adults must be able to complete the family history questionnaire.
  1. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  2. Severe psychiatric disorders
  3. Active substance abuse
  4. Unstable medical conditions
  5. Inability to comply with study requirements

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Padmasree Veeraraghavan, R.N.
CONTACT
(301) 451-7710
ncieobinquiry@mail.nih.gov
Joanna Klubo-Gwiezdzinska, M.D.
CONTACT
(301) 496-5052
joanna.klubo-gwiezdzinska@nih.gov

Principal Investigator

Joanna Klubo-Gwiezdzinska, M.D.
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Study Locations (Sites)

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

  • Joanna Klubo-Gwiezdzinska, M.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2010-08-12
Study Completion DateN/A

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2010-08-12
Study Completion DateN/A

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Hereditary Cancer
  • Susceptibility Gene(s) for Thyroid Cancer
  • Screening at Risk Family Members
  • Natural History

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Non-Medullary Thyroid Cancer