Sedation versus local anesthesia for thyroid nodule ablation
This study compares two ways to manage pain during a procedure that uses heat to shrink benign thyroid nodules. One method uses medication to make you relaxed and sleepy, while the other numbs only the area around the nodule. The goal is to see which approach is more comfortable and effective.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 60 years old.
- Your thyroid nodule is benign (not cancer).
- You are in good general health (classified as ASA I or II).
- You do not have chronic pain, long-term alcohol use, or take tranquilizers or antipsychotic drugs.
- Your blood pressure is controlled below 140/90 mmHg.
- You do not have reflux esophagitis (severe acid reflux).
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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