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University of Wisconsin, Madison |
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Information provided by: | University of Wisconsin, Madison |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00205452 |
The only established treatment for the complete resolution of hyperparathyroidism is the surgical removal of the affected glands. While proven as a means of resolving hyperparathyroidism, there have been no comprehensive preoperative and postoperative assessments to determine quality of life for patients undergoing minimally invasive vs. traditional parathyroid surgery. Quality of life will be assessed in subjects undergoing minimally invasive procedures and traditional procedures using a clinically validated survey. We will gather data one week preoperatively as well as one week and one year postoperatively then compare the survey results from the two study groups to each other. We will also compare the study groups to a control group consisting of patients undergoing thyroid surgery. Our ultimate goal is to clarify if minimally invasive parathyroid surgery techniques contribute to a higher patient quality of life as compared to traditional techniques.
Condition |
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Parathyroidectomy |
Study Type: | Observational |
Study Design: | Cross-Sectional, Case Control, Retrospective/Prospective Study |
Official Title: | Does Quality of Life Improve Following Minimally Invasive Parathyroid Surgery? |
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
United States, Wisconsin | |
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics | |
Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53792 |
Principal Investigator: | Herbert Chen, MD | University of Wisconsin Medical School |
Study ID Numbers: | 2003-164 |
Study First Received: | September 13, 2005 |
Last Updated: | September 13, 2005 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00205452 |
Health Authority: | United States: Food and Drug Administration |
Quality of Life |