Can a gel and a mesh stop Post-Surgery neck adhesions?
NCT ID NCT05851560
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether applying oxidized regenerated cellulose and hyaluronic acid during thyroid surgery can prevent painful adhesions that often form after the procedure. 45 adults with benign goiter or thyroid cancer were enrolled. The goal was to see if these barriers reduce neck discomfort, swallowing problems, and skin sticking to the trachea.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- oxidized regenerated cellulose and hyaluronic acid
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a safe way to reduce neck discomfort, swallowing difficulty, and skin sticking after thyroid surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 45 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The anti-adhesion effect is still uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, 100229, Taiwan
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