Could a tiny surgical patch preserve your voice after thyroid removal?
NCT ID NCT07681557
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This trial investigates whether placing a small piece of absorbable material (oxidized regenerated cellulose) over the nerves that control the voice box during total thyroidectomy can improve early voice quality. Thirty adults scheduled for thyroid surgery will be randomly assigned to receive the material or standard care. Voice changes will be measured before surgery and three weeks after using specialized acoustic analysis.
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 (Surgicel)
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple, low-cost technique could help reduce voice changes after thyroid surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the material could cause local reactions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Ankara University School of Medicine, Ibn-i Sina Hospital
Ankara, Ankara, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)