Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Drains Usage Vs Without Drains After Thyroid Surgery

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Jan 3, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is designed to compare the outcomes for patients who have drains placed after thyroid surgery to those who do not have drains. Drains are tubes that help remove extra fluid from the area where surgery was done, and the goal of the study is to see if using them makes a difference in recovery. The trial will involve adults aged 18 to 60 who are having thyroid surgery and are generally healthy enough for anesthesia.

If you or a family member are considering participating, you should know that certain conditions may exclude you from the trial. For example, if you have bleeding disorders, uncontrolled thyroid problems, or have had previous neck surgeries, you may not be eligible. Participants will be monitored closely to assess how well they recover, and the study will help improve our understanding of the best practices after thyroid surgery. The trial is not yet recruiting participants, so there will be more information coming soon for those interested in contributing to this important research.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • (1) Male or female patients undergoing thyroidectomy (2) Patients with ages: from 18 to 60 years old. (3) Patients with normal thyroid function tests (4) Patients who are fit for general-anesthesia.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • (1) Patients with bleeding diathesis and those on anticoagulants. (2) Patients with thyrotoxicosis (uncontrolled) (3) Patients those requiring neck L.N dissection. (4) Patients with previous neck surgeries. (5) Patients with severe comorbid conditions with high risk for general anesthesia.