Numbing medicine for pain relief after thyroid surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of giving a numbing medicine (bupivacaine) around the wound after thyroid surgery to see which is better at reducing pain after the operation. It aims to find a simple, effective way to manage pain with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have normal thyroid function and are scheduled for thyroid surgery.
- You are in good overall health (classified as ASA I or II).
- You are not allergic to local anesthetics (numbing medicines).
- You have not been taking painkillers or steroids before the surgery.
- Your surgery is expected to take less than 5 hours and does not include a lateral neck dissection.
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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