WeChat-supported neck exercises after thyroidectomy
Official title: Effectiveness of WeChat-Supported Neck Rehabilitation Exercises on Early Recovery After Thyroidectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Shanghai 6th People's Hospital · NCT07707401 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A telehealth program using a WeChat mini program tests if guided neck exercises after thyroid surgery help early recovery and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Shanghai 6th People's Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 9, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | September 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07707401 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults undergoing thyroid surgery who are medically cleared for neck movement and can use WeChat with support.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients unable to use WeChat or who have postoperative complications preventing neck movement may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study evaluates a WeChat-supported tele-neck rehabilitation program combined with standardized postoperative care and video education for patients recovering from thyroidectomy. The aim is to determine whether remote-guided exercises are safe and feasible and whether they improve early neck mobility and recovery. Eligible participants are adults undergoing thyroid surgery who are cleared for neck movement and able to use WeChat with some assistance. Primary outcomes focus on safety and implementation, with additional attention to recovery metrics and patient-reported outcomes. The study is conducted at Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital with no listed collaborators.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience faster neck recovery and improved postoperative quality of life after thyroidectomy.
How similar studies have gone: Prior telehealth rehabilitation approaches in other surgical areas have shown feasibility and some improvements, but this specific WeChat-based neck program is novel in this setting.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Undergoing thyroid surgery * Postoperative condition stable, with the attending physician assessing the patient as fit for neck movement * Willing to participate in the study, complete scheduled follow-ups, and sign a written informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * History of prior thyroid or neck surgery * History of cervical spondylosis, cervical spine surgery, neck trauma, or other conditions affecting neck mobility * Postoperative complications rendering the patient unsuitable for neck movement training, such as confirmed recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, chyle leak, or complications requiring reoperation or prolonged drainage, or incision infection * Persistent postoperative dizziness or other conditions unsuitable for exercise * Unable to use WeChat and lacking assistance from family members
Where it's running
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Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ling Zhan, Dr
- Email: rebecca0428zhan@163.com
- Phone: +8615821120972
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.