Examining blood pressure differences in thyroid surgery patients under anesthesia
The Relationship Between Upper and Lower Extremity Blood Pressure in Thyroid Surgery Patients Under General Anesthesia
Ilsan Cha hospital · NCT06590064
This study is trying to see if blood pressure readings from the arm and ankle are different in patients having thyroid surgery while under anesthesia, to help doctors manage blood pressure better during the procedure.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 170 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ilsan Cha hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do) |
| Trial ID | NCT06590064 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to clarify the relationship between upper and lower limb blood pressure in patients undergoing elective thyroid surgery under general anesthesia. It will compare blood pressure measurements taken from the upper arm and ankle before anesthesia induction and during the procedure. The study seeks to determine if the known differences in blood pressure between these limbs in awake patients apply to those under anesthesia, addressing a gap in current clinical practice. By doing so, it hopes to provide insights that could improve intraoperative blood pressure management.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 20 to 80 years undergoing elective thyroid surgery under general anesthesia with ASA Physical Status Class I or II.
Not a fit: Patients with diabetes, heart disease, arrhythmias, or other conditions that affect blood pressure measurement may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the accuracy of blood pressure monitoring during thyroid surgeries, potentially improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing literature on blood pressure differences in awake patients, this specific approach under general anesthesia is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients having elective thyroid surgery under general anesthesia * Aged between 20 to 80 years old * American Society of Anesthesiologist(ASA) Physical Status Class I or II * Individuals who have voluntarily given written consent to participate in this clinical study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with Diabetes Mellitus or Peripheral vascular disease * Patients with a history of Heart disease; Myocardial infarction, Heart failure, etc. * Patients with Arrhythmia * Patients with musculoskeletal abnormalities * Patients for whom the placement of a non-invasive blood pressure cuff is contraindicated: inflammatory diseases or wounds causing pain at the cuff site, severe edema, thrombophlebitis, etc. * Other cases deemed unsuitable for the study by the researcher: absence of appropriately sized blood pressure cuffs, placement of a pressurized blood pressure cuff expected to affect the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia, history of mental illness, etc.
Where this trial is running
Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Ilsan Cha hospital — Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea, Republic of (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: JOOHYUN LEE — Department of Anesthesia and Pain medicine, Ilsan Cha hospital
- Study coordinator: YOON JI CHOI
- Email: 5happy_nurse@naver.com
- Phone: (+82)1020204844
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Blood Pressure, Diseases of the Thyroid Gland, General anesthesia, Thyroid surgery, Lower extremity blood pressure