Could a simple drug make thyroid surgery recovery smoother?
NCT ID NCT07462195
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving a drug called dexmedetomidine during thyroid surgery helps patients wake up more smoothly. The drug aims to reduce coughing, agitation, and the amount of anesthesia needed. About 100 adults having thyroid surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug or standard care alone.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dexmedetomidine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a smoother, safer recovery after thyroid surgery with less coughing and fewer complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial focused on short-term outcomes. The drug may not significantly improve recovery or could cause side effects like slow heart rate.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Center for Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Bach Mai Hospital
RECRUITINGHanoi, Vietnam
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