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Which neck surgery hurts least? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06803732

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

Summary

This study will compare pain levels after three different surgical methods for removing lymph nodes in the neck (lateral neck dissection) in people with thyroid cancer. The three methods are robotic surgery, endoscopic surgery, and traditional open surgery. Researchers will measure pain on the day of surgery, and again at 1 month and 3 months after surgery, using a standard 0-to-10 pain scale. The goal is to find out which approach causes the least pain and discomfort.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help surgeons choose the least painful surgical approach for lateral neck dissection in thyroid cancer patients.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve outcomes for participants and results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 600 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients with FNA proven differentiated thyroid cancer and metastatic lateral lymph nodes, underwent lateral neck dissection via robotic, endoscopic or open approach. Patients were well informed about the potential benefits and risks of robotic, endoscopic and open approach. Patient consented for us to use perioperative data.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients underwent lateral neck dissection via robotic, endoscopic or open approach * Clinical diagnosis of differentiated thyroid cancer * Clinical diagnosis of metastatic lateral lymph nodes Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with distant metastasis * Participants with history of neck surgery or radiation * Participants with vocal fold fixation by preoperative fibrolaryngoscope

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200233, China

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