Neck nerve block may ease Body's stress during thyroid surgery

NCT ID NCT07600580

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a nerve block in the neck, given during thyroid surgery, can lower the body's stress response. 48 adults will be split into two groups: one gets standard anesthesia, the other gets the same plus a nerve block. Researchers will measure stress markers in blood and saliva to see if the block helps.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

levobupivacaine

What this could lead to

If it works, this could lead to a standard nerve block during thyroid surgery to lower stress and speed recovery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study (48 people) measuring biomarkers, not direct outcomes like pain or recovery time. The block may not reduce stress meaningfully.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

goiter hyperthyroidism thyroid cancer thyroid gland disorder Thyroid Neoplasms toxic multinodular goitre

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University Hospital Dubrava

    RECRUITING

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, 10000, Croatia

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