Primary Outcome(s)
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serum T3 concentrations
[Time Frame: Participants will be evaluated with an expected average of 2 weeks during months 1-3 of the trial. During months 4-12, participants will be evaluated with an expected average of 6 weeks. For statistical analysis baseline and month 12 will be compared]
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serum reverse T3 concentrations
[Time Frame: Participants will be evaluated with an expected average of 2 weeks during months 1-3 of the trial. During months 4-12 participants will be evaluated with an expected average of 6 weeks. For statistical analysis baseline and month 12 will be compared]
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serum total T4 concentrations
[Time Frame: Participants will be evaluated with an expected average of 2 weeks during months 1-3 of the trial. During months 4-12 participants will be evaluated with an expected average of 6 weeks. For statistical analysis baseline and month 12 will be compared]
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serum free T4 concentrations
[Time Frame: Participants will be evaluated with an expected average of 2 weeks during months 1-3 of the trial. During months 4-12 participants will be evaluated with an expected average of 6 weeks. For statistical analysis baseline and month 12 will be compared]
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serum TSH concentrations
[Time Frame: Participants will be evaluated with an expected average of 2 weeks during months 1-3 of the trial. During months 4-12 participants will be evaluated with an expected average of 6 weeks. For statistical analysis baseline and month 12 will be compared]
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