RECRUITING

Parathyroidectomy and Mobility Study

Study Overview

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Description

This study evaluates whether surgical removal of the parathyroid gland (parathyroidectomy) improves physical function and mobility in older adults with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). PHPT, a common endocrine disorder in older adults, is associated with reduced muscle strength, mobility, and quality of life. This prospective observational study will enroll up to 80 participants aged 60 and older undergoing parathyroidectomy at UF Health. Participants will complete physical performance tests, wear an Actigraph device to assess physical activity, and provide blood samples for biomarker analysis at pre- and post-operative time points. The goal is to characterize changes in physical function and activity following surgery and to identify biomarkers that may predict mobility improvements. Findings will help inform future larger-scale studies and could expand surgical indications for PHPT in older adults.

Official Title

Rescuing Mobility Function Through Surgical Removal of the Parathyroid Gland

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-08-15
Study Completion:2027-03-31
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT07103876

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:60 Years to 100 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. Age 18 years or older
  2. Willing and able to provide informed consent
  3. Able to understand and follow study procedures
  4. Stable medical condition
  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

Nevena Stanojevic, Bachelor of Science
CONTACT
352-273-5919
nevenastanojevic@ufl.edu
Aditya Shirali, MD
CONTACT
352-265-0169
aditya.shirali@surgery.ufl.edu

Study Locations (Sites)

Clinical and Translational Research Building
Gainesville, Florida, 32610
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Florida

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-08-15
Study Completion Date2027-03-31

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-08-15
Study Completion Date2027-03-31

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Physical Function
  • Inflammatory Biomarkers
  • Parathyroidectomy
  • Aging
  • Physical activity

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Parathyroid
  • Mobility