Lugol’s iodine solution before thyroid surgery for overactive thyroid
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking Lugol’s iodine solution before thyroid surgery is safe and helpful for people with Graves’ disease or toxic nodular goiter (overactive thyroid). It may be aimed at improving surgical readiness and outcomes by reducing thyroid activity before the operation.
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Who can take part
- You have an overactive thyroid and are scheduled for thyroid surgery because of Graves’ disease or toxic nodular goiter
- Your lab test shows free T4 is under 30 pmol/L, or you have Graves’ disease
- You can sign an informed consent form and understand what the study involves
- You have no major uncontrolled heart, kidney, or liver problems
- You are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding, and pregnancy prevention rules can be followed if applicable
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