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Effectiveness of WeChat-Supported Neck Rehabilitation Exercises on Early Recovery After Thyroidectomy

China200 participantsStarted 2026-07-13

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and implementation outcomes of a WeChat mini program-supported tele-neck rehabilitation exercises for improving early postoperative neck recovery after thyroidectomy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

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

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Neck Pain and Disability Scale (NPDS) Score

Timeframe: Postoperative day 3, week 1, week 2, and month 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07707401

SponsorShanghai 6th People's Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-12-31

Contact for this trial

Ling Zhan, Dr

+8615821120972 rebecca0428zhan@163.com

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Thyroid Diseases trials

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.