Impact of Travel Neck Pillow Use on Neck Comfort and Mobility After Thyroidectomy

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• Conditions: Total Thyroidectomy

• Registration Number: NCT06909513
• Lead Sponsor: TC Erciyes University

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of U-shaped travel neck pillow use in improving cervical comfort, reducing neck pain and stiffness, and enhancing cervical range of motion in adults undergoing total thyroidectomy surgery. It is the first randomized controlled trial in Turkey to examine the use of a travel neck pillow as a non-pharmacological intervention during the immediate postoperative period (day 0).

The study will be conducted at Erciyes University Gevher Nesibe Hospital between December 5, 2024 and June 5, 2025. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the pillow group or the control group. Those in the pillow group will use a U-shaped neck pillow for the first 24 hours after surgery while at rest.

Outcomes will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain and comfort, the McGill Pain Questionnaire for pain localization and intensity, and goniometric measurements of cervical range of motion. Data will be collected preoperatively and at 24 hours postoperatively.

This study is expected to provide clinical evidence supporting the use of travel neck pillows to improve postoperative comfort and mobility, offering a simple and cost-effective nursing intervention for thyroidectomy recovery.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-12-05
• Status Verified: 2025-03
• Study First Submitted: 2025-03-27
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-03-27
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-03-27
• Study First Posted: 2025-04-03
• Last Update Posted: 2025-04-03
• Primary Completion: 2025-06-05
• Study Completion: 2025-12-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 110

Inclusion Criteria

• Scheduled to undergo elective total thyroidectomy

Classified as ASA physical status I or II

Aged 18 years or older

No communication impairments

Willing to participate and provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients with a previously diagnosed condition in the cervical spine region prior to surgery

Patients who have previously undergone thyroidectomy

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assessment of Patient Comfort Using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)	The scale was filled in the baseline	The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is used to measure patient comfort. It is a 10 cm (100 mm) long line that can be oriented either horizontally or vertically. On this scale, 0 indicates "extremely uncomfortable" and 100 indicates "completely comfortable." In this study, the 10 cm VAS will be used in a horizontal orientation.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Erciyes Üniversitesi; 🇹🇷 Kayseri, Talas, Turkey