Nerve monitoring during thyroid surgery and voice outcomes
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether using nerve monitoring during thyroid surgery helps protect the nerves that control your voice. It includes adults having one side of their thyroid removed and tracks voice changes before and after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 60 years old.
- You are scheduled to have one side of your thyroid and the central lymph nodes removed.
- You have not had any previous head or neck surgeries.
- You do not have any throat or voice problems, such as vocal cord issues or hoarseness.
- You do not have any nerve or brain conditions that affect your throat.
- You are able to complete a voice assessment and a sound analysis test.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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