Drain or no drain? new study aims to improve Kids' neck surgery recovery

NCT ID NCT07148895

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at children having surgery to remove a common neck lump called a thyroglossal duct cyst. Some kids will have a small drain placed during surgery, and some will not. The goal is to see if using a drain reduces problems like infection, fluid buildup, or the need for extra procedures. About 178 children will take part to help doctors learn the best way to recover.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States

  • Connecticut Children's

    Hartford, Connecticut, 06107, United States

  • University of Rochester Medical Center

    Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

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