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Effectiveness of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring of External Branch of Superior Laryngeal Nerve in Thyroid Surgery
Led by Seoul National University Hospital · Updated on 2025-06-12
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
161 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The frequent occurrence of impaired function in the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerves following thyroid surgery is recognized as a prevalent complication leading to a diminished quality of life. The objective of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to assess the efficacy of neuromonitoring during thyroid surgery in order to safeguard the integrity of these nerves.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effectiveness of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring of External Branch of Superior Laryngeal Nerve in Thyroid Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients who are scheduled to undergo thyroid surgery
- Patients who understand and agree to take part in this study
You will not qualify if you...
- Thyroid tumor suspected to invade nearby organs like esophagus, trachea, carotid artery, or jugular vein
- Need for lateral compartment neck dissection
- Recurrent thyroid cancer
- Past or present paralysis of recurrent laryngeal nerve or external branch of superior laryngeal nerve
- History of vocal cord or larynx disease
- History of hyperthyroidism such as Graves' disease
- Taking anticoagulant medications (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) before surgery
- Blood clotting disorders
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Patients deemed inappropriate by the clinical trial researcher
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, South Korea
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Research Team
H
Hye Lim Bae, M.D
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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