Nerve block or ketamine: which stops chronic pain after thyroidectomy?

NCT ID NCT07230392

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

Summary

This study tested two methods to prevent chronic pain after thyroid removal: a nerve block (superficial cervical plexus block) and the drug ketamine. 69 adults having thyroid surgery were randomly assigned to one of the two approaches. The main goal was to see which method better reduced nerve-related pain three months after surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mohamed Taher Maamouri University Hospital

    Nabeul, Nabeul Governorate, 8000, Tunisia