Changes in Esophageal Motility and Swallowing Symptoms After Thyroid Surgery
- Conditions
- Esophageal Motility Disorders
- Registration Number
- NCT03100357
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
- Brief Summary
The pronounced effect of goiter on the esophagus needs further exploration, as the mechanisms by which goiter leads to swallowing difficulties are unknown. By investigating esophageal motility using high resolution esophageal manometry before and after thyroidectomy we seek to examine the impact of the goiter mass on the esophagus and swallowing with six months follow-up.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 39
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients with symptomatic benign nodular goiter referred for thyroidectomy
Exclusion Criteria
- Previous surgery to the neck;
- Suspicion of thyroid cancer
- Age below 20 years or above 80 years
- Neuromuscular disease.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Motility disturbances Before and six months following thyroidectomy Change in number of failed swallowings from baseline
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method