Which anesthesia is better for thyroid surgery? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07592832
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two different ways to give anesthesia during thyroid surgery. One uses general anesthesia alone, and the other combines it with a nerve block. The goal is to see which method leads to less inflammation and better recovery. About 60 adults having thyroid surgery will take part.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * This includes patients aged 18-70 years * classified as ASA I-III * who have undergone elective thyroidectomy. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who did not wish to participate in the study voluntarily * patients for whom superficial cervical block was contraindicated * pregnant and breastfeeding women * patients in ASA IV-V groups were excluded from the study.
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