The effect of local spraying of dexamethasone in the thyroid site after thyroidectomy

Phase 3

Recruiting

• Conditions: E21.4; Investigating the effect of topical dexamethasone at the site of thyroid surgery (on the parathyroids).; Other specified disorders of parathyroid gland

• Registration Number: IRCT20230323057764N1
• Lead Sponsor: Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with confirmed thyroid cancer who need total thyroidectomy
Patients who do not take calcium-containing drugs
Patients who do not use any corticosteroid medication
Patients who had no history of thyroid or parathyroid surgery

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who require re-operation before 48 hours due to surgical complications such as hematoma at the operation site

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Blood calcium level. Timepoint: Before thyroidectomy. Method of measurement: Based on the patient's file.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Blood calcium level. Timepoint: Before thyroidectomy, 6 hours, 24 hours and 48 hours after thyroidectomy. Method of measurement: Based on the patient's file.