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NCT04782856 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Energy Metabolism in Thyroidectomized Patients

A Phase 2 study of Thyroid Cancer and Hypothyroidism, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
13
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04782856: Completed Phase 2 study of Thyroid Cancer and Hypothyroidism, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.

NCT04782856 is a Phase 2 study of Thyroid Cancer and Hypothyroidism that has completed, run by Virginia Commonwealth University. The registered enrollment target is 13 participants, below the 282-participant average among 46 other Thyroid Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04782856, a Phase 2 study of Thyroid Cancer and Hypothyroidism, has completed, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
13 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this research study is to measure the changes in energy metabolism (how the body burns energy), cardiovascular function (heart function), and lipid metabolism (cholesterol break down and building) before and after thyroidectomy (surgical removal of thyroid gland) in response to two approved therapies for hypothyroidism: levothyroxine (LT4) or Liothyronine/levothyroxine (LT3/LT4) combination therapy.

Primary Outcome

Weight will be measured in kilograms using a stadiometer

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Levothyroxine
  • DRUG Liothyronine

Study Locations (1)

Virginia

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 13 participants
Start Date 2020-10-28
Est. Completion 2023-04-19
Phase Phase 2
Virginia Commonwealth University

558 total trials

What the finished NCT04782856 record still lists

NCT04782856 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 13 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 282-participant average among 46 other Thyroid Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).

The record links to 3 conditions, with Thyroid Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT04782856 reports a single indexed study location in Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04782856 about?

NCT04782856 is a clinical study titled "Energy Metabolism in Thyroidectomized Patients". The purpose of this research study is to measure the changes in energy metabolism (how the body burns energy), cardiovascular function (heart function), and lipid metabolism (cholesterol break down and building) before and after thyroidectomy (surgical removal of thyroid gland) in response to two ap...

What is the current status of trial NCT04782856?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 13 participants. The study started on 2020-10-28. Estimated completion is 2023-04-19.

What conditions does trial NCT04782856 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Thyroid Cancer, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Goiter.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04782856?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Levothyroxine (DRUG), Liothyronine (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04782856?

This trial is sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University, which has 558 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04782856 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Virginia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

Similar trials for Thyroid Cancer

Matched on the same primary condition, ranked to surface studies in the same phase first, then by recruiting status, no relevance scoring or editorial curation.

Where NCT04782856's enrollment target sits among peer trials

13 39th of 46 higher than 8 of 46 other Thyroid Cancer trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04782856, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT04782856 (small enrollment · single site footprint · completed) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.