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Protocol Number: 77-DK-0002

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Title:
Evaluation of Patients with Thyroid Function Disorders
Number:
77-DK-0002
Summary:
Participants in this study will be patients diagnosed with or suspected to have a thyroid function disorder. These conditions may include: hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid hormone resistance, Graves' Dermopathy, and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) secreting pituitary adenomas.

The main purpose of this study is to further understand the natural history, clinical presentation, and genetics of thyroid function disorders. Many of the tests performed are in the context of standard medical care that is offered to all patients with thyroid function disorders. In addition, blood and tissue samples may be taken for research and genetic studies.

Sponsoring Institute:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Recruitment Detail
Type: Participants currently recruited/enrolled
Gender: Male & Female
Referral Letter Required: Yes
Population Exclusion(s): None

Eligibility Criteria:
INCLUSION CRITERIA:

Patients of any age with known or suspected thyroid abnormalities may be included in this study. These disorders can be broadly defined as hyper- or hypothyroid states and laboratory abnormalities.

Special Instructions:
Only a limited number of patients are being recruited at the present time. Current research aims are focusing on Graves' Dermopathy, and TSH secreting pituitary tumors.

If interested, have your health care provider send a written referral letter summarizing your thyroid disorder plus all applicable laboratory, radiology, and/or nuclear medicine reports. This information will be reviewed by Principal Investigator to determine whether you are eligible for protocol enrollment.

Keywords:
Thyroid
Pituitary Tumors
Hormone Resistance
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Secreting Pituitary Adenomas
TSH Secreting Pituitary Adenomas
Graves' Dermopathy
Recruitment Keyword(s):
None
Condition(s):
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Pituitary Neoplasm
Investigational Drug(s):
None
Investigational Device(s):
None
Intervention(s):
None
Supporting Site:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Contact(s):
Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office
Building 61
10 Cloister Court
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-4754
Toll Free: 1-800-411-1222
TTY: 301-594-9774 (local),1-866-411-1010 (toll free)
Fax: 301-480-9793

Electronic Mail:prpl@mail.cc.nih.gov

Citation(s):
Cardiopulmonary bypass and thyroid function "A euthyroid sick syndrome"

Octreotide therapy for thyroid-stimulating hormone-secreting pituitary adenomas A follow-up of 52 patients

Genetic and clinical features of 42 kindreds with resistance to thyroid hormone The National Institutes of Health prospective study

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