Artificial Tears to Prevent Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction in Patients Treated With Radioactive Iodine for Thyroid Cancer

Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional Study
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Thyroid Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
100 (estimated)
Sponsor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
The association of radioiodine therapy for the treatment of thyroid cancer with nasolacrimal duct obstruction has been well documented in the medical literature. Prior case reports have documented radioactive iodine detection in the tears of patients following radioiodine therapy. It is possible that radioactive uptake by the cells in the lacrimal sac and nasolacrimal duct lead to inflammation, fi…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Radio-iodine therapy for thyroid cancer 2. Radioiodine therapy ≥150 mCi 3. Age 18 or older Exclusion Criteria: 1. Use of eye drops, other than artificial tears 2. History of periocular trauma with tear duct involvement/lacrimal gland trauma 3. History of lacrimal drainage d…
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Marybeth Carter

615-936-1639

marybeth.l.carter@vumc.org

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