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Neck exercises after thyroid surgery show promise for faster recovery

NCT ID NCT07415174

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether doing gentle neck exercises for 10 days after thyroid surgery could reduce pain and improve quality of life. 93 adults who had their thyroid removed were split into two groups: one did the exercises, the other received standard care. Researchers measured pain and neck discomfort on day 1 and day 10 after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
neck range-of-motion and isometric strengthening exercises
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple exercise program could become a standard recommendation to help people recover more comfortably after thyroid surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with short follow-up (10 days). The results may not apply to all thyroidectomy patients, and the exercises might not significantly reduce pain for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

93 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Patients who underwent thyroidectomy for multinodular goiter, Graves' disease, or fine-needle aspiration biopsy results classified as Bethesda categories III, IV, V, or VI * Ability to understand and comply with the study protocol * Provision of written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Age younger than 18 years * History of previous neck surgery * Cervical disc herniation * Parathyroidectomy * Hashimoto's thyroiditis * Refusal to provide written informed consent

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Graves disease multinodular goiter

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Cervical range of motion Isometric exercises Postoperative neck pain Quality of life (QOL) Thyroidectomy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34096, Turkey (Türkiye)

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