Pain relief and recovery after total thyroidectomy
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of managing pain after total thyroidectomy (surgery to remove the entire thyroid gland) to see which gives better pain relief and a smoother recovery. If you are having this surgery under general anesthesia, participating may help improve your comfort and return to normal life faster.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are in generally good health (classified as ASA I-III by your doctor).
- You are scheduled for a planned (elective) surgery to remove your entire thyroid gland.
- You will have this surgery under general anesthesia (you are completely asleep).
- You can read and understand Turkish and can complete a questionnaire about your recovery.
- You have not been taking strong painkillers (opioids) regularly for the past 3 months or longer.
- You do not have chronic pain, a psychiatric condition, or a neurological disease (like stroke or dementia).
- You are not allergic to local anesthetics (numbing medicines).
- You have not had surgery on your neck before, and your surgery will not involve additional lymph node removal or unusual goiter positions.
- You are not pregnant and are not expected to need intensive care after surgery.
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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