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Virtual reality goggles calm nerves before thyroid surgery, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using a virtual reality headset with a calming app (AQUA) could lower stress in 82 people scheduled for thyroid surgery. Participants used the headset for 30 minutes before and after surgery. The goal was to see if anxiety levels improved or stayed stabl…
Matched conditions: THYROIDECTOMY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 05:18 UTC
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Neck exercises after thyroid surgery show promise for faster recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether doing gentle neck exercises for 10 days after thyroid surgery could reduce pain and improve quality of life. 93 adults who had their thyroid removed were split into two groups: one did the exercises, the other received standard care. Researchers measured…
Matched conditions: THYROIDECTOMY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New pain block study aims to ease recovery after thyroid surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two different nerve blocks to control pain right after thyroid surgery. Forty adults received either a cervical erector spinae plane block or a cervical plexus block. Researchers measured how much morphine patients needed and how long until they first asked for …
Matched conditions: THYROIDECTOMY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New surgical tool may spare voice nerves during thyroid removal
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 120 adults having their entire thyroid gland removed (total thyroidectomy). It compared two surgical techniques: using a special device called LigaSure versus the traditional method of tying knots. The goal was to see which approach causes fewer injuries to t…
Matched conditions: THYROIDECTOMY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gulab Devi Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:03 UTC
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New gel may ease throat tightness after thyroid surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether applying a gel made of oxidized regenerated cellulose and hyaluronic acid during thyroid surgery can reduce painful scar tissue (adhesions) and improve swallowing. 45 adults having thyroid surgery for goiter or cancer took part. The gel aims to ease neck…
Matched conditions: THYROIDECTOMY
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:27 UTC
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Blue spray may shield nerves during thyroid surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether spraying a blue dye called methylene blue onto tissues during thyroid surgery helps surgeons better see and protect the nerve that controls voice and the glands that regulate calcium. 136 adults with benign thyroid nodules took part. The goal was to redu…
Matched conditions: THYROIDECTOMY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Services Hospital, Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:26 UTC
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Nerve block or ketamine: which stops chronic pain after thyroidectomy?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two methods to prevent chronic pain after thyroid removal: a nerve block (superficial cervical plexus block) and the drug ketamine. 69 adults having thyroid surgery were randomly assigned to one of the two approaches. The main goal was to see which method better…
Matched conditions: THYROIDECTOMY
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Tunis El Manar • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:24 UTC
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Glowing nerves: can a simple dye make surgery safer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether injecting a dye called fluorescein sodium can help surgeons spot nerves during head and neck operations. Eight adults having open head or neck surgery received the dye through an IV. The goal was to see if the nerves glowed under a special light, making …
Matched conditions: THYROIDECTOMY
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 05:17 UTC