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New treatment option for Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Official title Thyroid Hormone Replacement After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Patients With Subclinical Hypothyroidism
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07380854
What this study is testing
What is levothyroxine?
levothyroxine is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily, being studied as a potential treatment for subclinical hypothyroidism.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to find out whether levothyroxine reduces complications and improves the prognosis of patients with subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The main questions this study aims to answer are: Does levothyroxine reduce major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), including cardiovascular death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, nonfatal stroke, and new arrhythmias, in SCH patients undergoing CABG?
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 19 to 90
You may be able to join if
- Eligibility Criteria
- Adults aged 19 to 90 years.
- Patients scheduled to undergo coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
- Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), defined as a normal free thyroxine (free T4) level and a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level greater than 4...
You likely can't join if
- Patients who underwent repeat or emergency CABG surgery
- Use of LT4 within the previous 4 weeks
- Use of antithyroid drug use (propylthiouracil, methimazole, or carbimazole) within the previous 3 months
- Severe comorbid conditions with a life expectancy of less than 1 year (e.g. advanced malignancy)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Seongnam-si, South Korea
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 19 years to 90 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Seongnam-si, South Korea. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.