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Long-term Continuous Methimazole or Radioiodine Treatment for Hyperthyroidism

Long-term Continuous Methimazole or Radioiodine Treatment for Hyperthyroidism

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201009224794N1
Enrollment
239
Registered
2010-10-25
Start date
1990-03-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-02-25

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Condition 1: Hyperthyroidism. Condition 2: anti-thyroid drugs. Thyrotoxicosis [hyperthyroidism]

Interventions

Intervention 1: 100 µCi iodide 131 per gram of the thyroid In "radioiodine group". Intervention 2: Methimazole group: 10 mg of Methimazole twice daily during the first month and 10 mg daily during the

Sponsors

Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences,Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
19 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age older than 19 years Biochemically defined overt hyperthyroidism No history or evidence of cardiovascular diseases No history or evidence of chronic heart failure No history or evidence of chronic kidney disease No history or evidence of cirrhosis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Evidence of pregnancy Evidence of breast-feeding Evidence of altered mental function

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Serum lipid profiles. Timepoint: at the beginning and end of study (during study if needed). Method of measurement: laboratory.;Bone mineral density. Timepoint: at the end of study. Method of measurement: BMD.;Cost. Timepoint: During follow up and at the end of study. Method of measurement: from actual ambulatory and hospital expenses during follow up.

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Neuro-psychologic condition. Timepoint: at the beginning and end of study. Method of measurement: neuro-psychologic tests.;Development of Goiter. Timepoint: any visit and at the end of study. Method of measurement: physical exam.;Thyroid function assessment. Timepoint: Every 6 months during follow up and at the end of study. Method of measurement: laboratory.;Cardiac function. Timepoint: at the end of study. Method of measurement: echocardiography.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFereidoun Azizi, M.D.

Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Siences

azizi@endocrine.ac.ir+98 21 2240 9309

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 16, 2026