Establishment of a Human Thyroid Tissue and Blood Sample Repository

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to establish a human biobank of thyroid-derived tissues and blood samples from patients with thyroid disorders at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18 years or older
  • Able to consent
  • Will undergo thyroidectomy or thyroid related tumor resections at Mayo Clinic in Rochester for the following reasons:
    • Thyroid nodules (benign, indeterminate, suspicious or malignant) Graves’ disease
    • Goiter
    • Biopsy proven thyroid cancers. 
  • Thyroid cancer presenting to Endocrine or Endocrine Oncology clinics for surveillance of their disease

Exclusion Criteria:

  •  Age <18 years
  • Pregnant women
  • Children
  • Prisoners
  • Institutionalized individuals
  • Others who are likely to be vulnerable

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Mabel Ryder, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

855-776-0015

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Publications

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