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

NCT ID NCT07600580

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital Dubrava Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 48 people

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

Started

May 2024

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

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: * patienets of both sexes * 18 years of age and older * ASA I or ASA II * euthyroid status * signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * patients who refuse to sign the informed consent form * infection at the block injection site * hypersensitivity or contraindications to the medications used in the study * hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism at the time of surgery * presence of substernal goiter * additional surgical interventions during the procedure * history of previous neck surgery or radiation * coagulopathy * uncontrolled respiratory disease * diabetes mellitus * autoimmune disease * chronic corticosteroid therapy * smokers * pregnant women.

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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

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Hyperthyreosis and goiter Surgical stress response Thyroid and parathyroid surgery Thyroid cancer

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Dubrava

    RECRUITING

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, 10000, Croatia

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