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Microwave vs. Radiofrequency Ablation for Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Study

Clinical Trial of Microwave Ablation System

Status
UNKNOWN
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04046354
Enrollment
149
Registered
2019-08-06
Start date
2019-08-01
Completion date
2021-12-31
Last updated
2021-03-03

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

Conditions

Ablation, Benign Thyroid Nodules

Keywords

microwave, thyroid

Brief summary

Compared with traditional treatment methods, ultrasound-guided thermal ablation is more targeted, less invasive and more reliable. The study compared microwave ablation and radiofrequency ablation to evaluate the efficacy and safety in the treatment of benign thyroid nodules with a multicenter data, which will provide a basis for clinical treatment.

Detailed description

Ultrasound-guided minimally invasive treatment has accurate positioning, higher targeting, no need for general anesthesia, less trauma for patients, and more reliable efficacy.Currently, it mainly includes percutaneous anhydrous ethanol injection, radiofrequency ablation and microwave ablation for the treatment of thyroid nodules.Currently, radiofrequency ablation and microwave ablation are mainly used to treat thyroid nodules. This study was a randomized, parallel, positive control, and non-inferiority multicenter clinical study.Radiofrequency ablation was used as the positive control.Follow-up was conducted at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after ablation. The primary endpoint was the rate of nodule volume reduction at 12 months after surgery.

Interventions

DEVICEUltrasound-guided Percutaneous Microwave Ablation

Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Microwave Ablation

DEVICEUltrasound-guided Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation

Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation

Sponsors

Chinese PLA General Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Age\>18 years and ≤75 years * The pathological diagnosis was benign thyroid nodules within 6 months * Diameter ≥2cm, solid \> 80%, the number of multiple nodules≤ 3 * Participate voluntarily and sign the informed consent

Exclusion criteria

* Coagulation mechanism disorder or bleeding tendency * Patients with severe cardiopulmonary insufficiency * Blood pressure cannot be effectively controlled * abnormal liver function * Blood glucose cannot be effectively controlled * Abnormal thyroid function * Allergic history of ultrasound contrast agent * Suspicious lymph node metastasis in the cervical region * Abnormal contralateral vocal cord function * Pregnant and lactating women * Have participated in clinical trials of any drug and/or medical device within 3 months prior to enrollment * The researchers believe that there are any other factors that are not suitable for inclusion or that affect participants' participation in the study. * Patients with inner pacemaker, hearing aid, metal stent, titanium clip, internal (external) steel plate and other metal objects.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Volume reduction rate of thyroid nodulesup to 12 months.volume reduction rate,VRR=(Volume before treatment - volume at follow-up)/Volume before treatment

Countries

China

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 6, 2026