Hypothyroidism Treated With Calcitonin

Summary

Some people with hypothyroidism have persistent symptoms despite adequate treatment with thyroid hormones. We are testing whether giving calcitonin to such people will improve their quality of life.

Timeline

Start

2018-06-18

Primary completion

2019-06-30

Completion

2019-08-14

Publications

• Background Saravanan P, Chau WF, Roberts N, Vedhara K, Greenwood R, Dayan CM. Psychological well-being in patients on 'adequate' doses of l-thyroxine: results of a large, controlled community-based questionnaire study. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2002 Nov;57(5):577-85. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2265.2002.01654.x.

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