PTH after total thyroidectomy,a predictive factor for long-term hypoparathyroidism?

• Conditions: hypoparathyroidism; 10043739

• Registration Number: NL-OMON38463
• Lead Sponsor: Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 29 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 220

Inclusion Criteria

All patients scheduled for a total thyroidectomy (or subtotal if the istmus is to remain in situ) or completion thyroidectomy are to be included in this study.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients undergoing concomitant lymph node dissection may also be included in the study.
o Age < 18
o Unable to provide informed consent
o Pre-operative disorders in calcium homeostasis: hypo/hypercalcaemia with/without calcium supplementation

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Can we use PTH levels obtained directly after surgery to predict which patient<br /><br>will remain hypocalciaemic?</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Not applicable</p><br>