Pain relief methods after thyroid surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares different ways to manage pain after thyroid removal surgery. It aims to find which method works best for recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You are scheduled to have your thyroid gland removed (thyroidectomy)
- You do not have a toxic goiter or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
- Your body mass index is 30 or less
- You do not have uncontrolled high blood pressure
- You do not have severe liver or kidney disease
- You are not allergic to the pain medications used in the study
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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