Lower dose neck block for thyroid surgery
This study compares two doses of a numbing medicine injected near the nerves in your neck before thyroid surgery. The goal is to see if a lower dose provides enough pain relief with fewer side effects, such as affecting your breathing.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are scheduled for thyroid surgery under general anesthesia.
- You are in good health overall (classified as ASA I or II).
- You do not have other hormone gland problems, like uncontrolled diabetes or adrenal issues.
- You are not allergic to numbing medicines.
- You do not have bleeding disorders or take blood thinners that would be unsafe.
- You do not have an infection near the neck injection site.
- You do not have severe breathing problems like COPD or asthma that is not controlled.
- You are not severely obese (BMI less than 35).
- You have not had neck surgery or have neck deformities that could interfere with the procedure.
- You are not pregnant.
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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