Cold plasma zaps thyroid surgery wounds for faster healing

NCT ID NCT07382973

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: National Institute of Nuclear Research - Mexico Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a cold plasma device applied during and after thyroid surgery can speed up wound healing and reduce pain and infection. About 26 adults having their thyroid removed will be randomly assigned to get either standard wound care or the plasma treatment. Researchers will track how quickly the wound closes and how much pain patients feel over 12 weeks.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: non-thermal plasma (helium-based)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple way to help surgical wounds heal faster and with less pain or infection after thyroid surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early trial (26 people) testing a device, not a drug. The effect may be small or not better than standard care, and results may not apply to other surgeries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

injury Pain, Postoperative Surgical Wound Infection thyroid gland disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SURGICAL WOUND INFECTION THYROID DISEASES THYROIDECTOMY WOUND HEALING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Plasma Physics Laboratory, National Institute of Nuclear Research
RECRUITING

Ocoyoacac, State of Mexico, 52750, Mexico

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