Neck block may cut thyroid surgery pain and opioid use
NCT ID NCT05805423
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a nerve block (bilateral superficial cervical plexus block) plus local anesthetic can reduce pain, nausea, and opioid use after thyroid surgery. 74 adults having a partial or total thyroid removal are randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or a placebo injection, both with local wound infiltration. The goal is to see if the block improves recovery and quality of life in the first days 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
- bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple way to reduce pain and nausea after thyroid surgery, possibly lowering the need for opioids.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (74 people) testing a common procedure, so results may not be dramatic or widely applicable. The nerve block itself carries small risks like bruising or temporary nerve irritation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, California, 95817, United States
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