Simple blood test during thyroid surgery may predict dangerous calcium drop
NCT ID NCT07701824
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether measuring ionized calcium levels before, during, and after total thyroidectomy can predict which patients will develop low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) after surgery. Researchers will track calcium and parathyroid hormone levels in 327 adults undergoing thyroid removal for conditions like goiter or thyroid cancer. The goal is to identify early warning signs that could help doctors prevent complications.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test that helps doctors predict and prevent dangerously low calcium levels after thyroid surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it cannot prove that using these measurements improves patient outcomes. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
Başakşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)
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