Radiofrequency Ablation Study in LatinX Patients

Summary

Benign thyroid nodules can still create cosmetic, compressive, or hormonal issues for patients. In the past, surgery was typically used to treat thyroid nodules causing the above issues through partial or complete thyroidectomy. More recently, minimally-invasive techniques have been developed to treat these issues. This study is investigating the use of one of these techniques, radiofrequency ablation, in Latinx patients with benign symptomatic thyroid nodules. This procedure is of interest because it avoids the risks of surgery and can be done outside an operating room. The study hypothesis is that the use of RFA is an effective and safe therapeutic option for LatinX patients with a symptomatic benign nodule wishing to avoid surgery.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Subject capable of giving informed consent
* Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
* Subjects over 18 years of age
* Subject who self-identifies as LatinX
* Subjects who have a benign, symptomatic thyroid nodule
* Subjects whose nodule has well-defined margin on ultrasound and is surrounded by at least 2mm of normal thyroid parenchyma in all directions

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
* Patient who have a cardiac pacemaker,defibrillator , or other electromedical equipment
* Patients who have a nodule that is malignant or not predominantly solid (must be \>50% solid by ultrasound)
* Patients who cannot give consent
* Patients on anticoagulation or dual antiplatelet therapy
* Patients with acute illness
* People with BP \> 140/90 prior to the scheduled procedure

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