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Post-thyroidectomy Dysphagia: An International Multicentric CONSORT - Compatible RCT

Turkey (Türkiye)500 participantsStarted 2020-05-14

Plain-language summary

The most common and feared complications of total thyroidectomy are vocal cord paralyses and hypocalcemia. However, post-thyroidectomy dysphagia is not uncommon and has important consequences on the quality of life (QoL). It should be taken seriously by all clinicians.

Who can participate

Age range17 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with benign or malignant thyroid disorder (multinodular goitre, toxic goitre, thyroid carcinoma) * Patients with total thyroidectomy (TT) indication * Patients over 17 year-old Exclusion Criteria: * Patients without thyroid disease * Patients with thyroid disorder, but prepared for surgery other than TT * Healthy volunteers * Patients below 17 y/o

What they're measuring

Evaluation of Dysphagia-Subjective Survey Form

Timeframe: 12 months

Evaluation of Dysphagia-Objective Functional Outcome Swallowing Score (FOSS)

Timeframe: 12 months

Evaluation of Dysphagia- ENT Consultation

Timeframe: 12 months

Evaluation of Dysphagia- Neurology Consultation

Timeframe: 12 months

Evaluation of Dysphagia- Esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (EGD)

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04410601

SponsorUmraniye Education and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-06

Contact for this trial

Ethem UNAL, MD, PhD, USMLE, IFSO & Board CSS

00 90 (216) 632 1818 drethemunal@gmail.com

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