Bilateral Superficial Cervical Plexus Block in Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery

Last updated: May 21, 2021
Sponsor: Mahidol University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Hyperparathyroidism

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04051099
Si 116/2018
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

To compare efficacy and safety between bilateral superficial cervical plexus block combined with intravenous sedation (RA group) and general anesthesia (GA group) for thyroid and parathyroid operations. This study evaluates postoperative numerical pain score and systemic opioid requirement within 24 hours.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grade I-III, aged over 18 years
  • Elective thyroidectomy, thyroid lobectomy, parathyroidectomy

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Language barrier or inability to communicate with the operating team
  • Allergy to local anaesthetic
  • Known substernal, retroesophageal or retrotracheal goiter
  • Thyroid cancer
  • Previous neck exploration or neck radiation
  • Recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis
  • BMI ≥ 30

Study Design

Total Participants: 52
Study Start date:
March 01, 2018
Estimated Completion Date:
December 15, 2021

Study Description

According to literature review, there is limit information about efficacy and safety of thyroid and parathyroid operations under bilateral superficial cervical plexus block combined with intravenous sedation without general anesthesia. General anesthesia is commonly used for neck operations because it is easy to perform. However in high cardiovascular or pulmonary risk patients such as end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, regional anesthesia such as superficial cervical plexus block combined with intravenous sedation have become an alternative technique for neck operations.

This study evaluate whether regional anesthesia (RA) technique can be the alternative technique for thyroid/parathyroid surgery compare to conventional technique (GA).

Connect with a study center

  • Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

    Bangkok Noi, Bangkok 10700
    Thailand

    Active - Recruiting

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