Steroid wash during thyroid surgery to protect voice nerves
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial tests if rinsing the surgical area with a steroid drug (dexamethasone) during thyroid surgery can help prevent damage to the nerve that controls your vocal cords. It may lower the risk of voice changes after surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a total or half thyroid removal surgery at UMMC.
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You do not have any vocal cord weakness before surgery.
- You are not allergic to dexamethasone (a type of steroid).
- Your surgery does not include neck dissection (removing lymph nodes) or a goiter extending behind your breastbone.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
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.
This trial tests a new device that monitors the nerve controlling your voice during thyroid surgery, to help reduce the risk of voice changes. It may be an option if you're having surgery for a thyroid condition.
This study tests a new way to prevent hoarseness after upper abdominal surgery by spraying a steroid (dexamethasone) near certain nerves during the operation. The goal is to reduce voice changes that can happen from the breathing tube or surgical stress.
This trial tests whether a vitamin B12 supplement (mecobalamin) helps the nerve that controls your vocal cords recover faster after thyroid surgery. If you're having thyroid surgery, this could help reduce the chance of voice problems after the operation.
This study tests whether a pain-relieving spray or ice cream can reduce pain and improve voice outcomes after thyroid surgery. If you are having a thyroidectomy, you may benefit from this treatment to help manage discomfort and protect your voice.
This study tests a device that monitors a nerve near your voice box during thyroid surgery. The goal is to help protect your voice by giving the surgeon live feedback on the nerve's location and function.
Hear when a new Nerve Condition trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.