Study of Total Thyroidectomy Effect on Voice and Swallowing Function
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 入组人数
- 100
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Subjective voice evaluation
研究概览
简要总结
Purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcome of total thyroidectomy on vocal and swallowing function.
详细描述
Voice and swallowing alterations are frequently reported after thyroidectomy, even in the absence of nerve injury. These impair quality of life.
Purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcome of total thyroidectomy on vocal and swallowing function.
Patients will be assessed using the Greek- version of Voice Handicap Index (VHI) and a questionnaire developed by the authors regarding swallowing symptoms.
Furthermore they will undergo flexible laryngoscopy for evaluation of laryngeal mobility.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Cohort
- 时间视角
- Prospective
入排标准
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •All patients submitted to total thyroidectomy during the study period
排除标准
- •Previous thyroid/ neck surgery
- •Documented voice disorders
结局指标
主要结局
Subjective voice evaluation
时间窗: 1 week postoperatively
Greek- version of Voice Handicap Index (VHI)
Subjective Voice Evaluation
时间窗: 1 month postoperatively
Greek- version of Voice Handicap Index (VHI)
次要结局
- Swallowing evaluation(1 month postoperatively)
研究者
Jiannis Hajiioannou
ENT Consultant Lecturer University of Thessaly
University of Thessaly