Water jet technique shields voice nerve in thyroid surgery
NCT ID NCT07298616
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a new method called the 'Huaxi Tunnel Technique' to protect the recurrent laryngeal nerve during thyroid surgery. The technique uses a diluted epinephrine solution injected along the nerve to create a protective tunnel, reducing the risk of injury. The trial involved 238 patients undergoing open thyroid surgery and compared this method to traditional dissection. The goal was to lower the chance of voice problems after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- diluted epinephrine solution
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this technique could make thyroid surgery safer by reducing the risk of nerve injury and voice problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial with 238 participants, but the technique is new and may not be widely adopted. Results may vary by surgeon experience.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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West China hospital of Sichuan University
Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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