Overview
The objective of the THYMAL 01 pilot study is to evaluate the Sound Blade Imaging System in subjects with benign thyroid nodules undergoing standard-of-care ultrasound imaging.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Participants must be ≥ 18 years of age
- Able and willing to sign informed consent
- Known thyroid nodule demonstrated on a prior thyroid US and is undergoing active surveillance of the nodule with serial USs
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unable to lay flat for 15 minutes
- Active neck wounds, dressings, or skin conditions that would interfere with neck US (e.g., preclude transducer placement)
- Cervical spine or back disease that would prevent neck extension and would hinder the ability to obtain accurate thyroid US images
- Previous thyroid surgeries, radiation of face and neck
- Known inflammatory thyroid diseases or thyroiditis (e.g., Graves, Hashimoto)
