Electrical stimulation for pain after thyroid surgery
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests if electrical stimulation can help reduce pain after thyroid surgery. It is for people who have at least moderate pain after their operation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- Your surgery must last less than 4 hours.
- You must have pain that you rate as 3 or higher on a 0-10 scale after surgery.
- You must be awake and able to answer questions clearly.
- You must not have had neck or thyroid surgery in the last 10 years.
- You must not be pregnant, menstruating, or breastfeeding.
- You must not have a skin injury or allergy where the electrodes would be placed.
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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