Using neuromonitoring to protect laryngeal nerves during thyroid surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of intraoperative neuromonitoring of the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve during thyroid surgery. By utilizing neuromonitoring techniques, the study seeks to confirm the presence and integrity of this crucial nerve, which is vital for maintaining proper vocal cord function. The trial will involve patients scheduled for thyroid surgery, comparing outcomes between those who receive neuromonitoring and those who do not. The goal is to provide evidence on whether this approach can improve voice quality and reduce complications associated with nerve damage.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who are scheduled to undergo thyroid surgery
* Patients who understand and agree to take part in this study

Exclusion Criteria:

* If the thyroid tumor is suspected to invade adjacent organs (esophagus, trachea, carotid artery, jugular vein etc.)
* Patients who are required with lateral compartment neck dissection
* Patients with recurrent thyroid cancer
* Patients with palsy of recurrent laryngeal nerve or superior laryngeal nerve external branch in the past or present
* Patients with a history of vocal cord and larynx disease
* History of hyperthyroidism (e.g., Graves' disease)
* Taking anticoagulants (aspirin, warfarin, etc.) before surgery
* Disorders of coagulation
* In the case of women, pregnant women and breastfeeding patients
* Patients judged inappropriate by clinical trial researcher

Where it's running

• Seoul National University Hospital
  Seoul, South Korea Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Su-Jin Kim, M.D, Ph.D — Seoul National University Hospital
• Study coordinator: Hye Lim Bae, M.D
• Email: gpfla1206@gmail.com
• Phone: 82-10-2664-6571

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.