NCT01607242

Impact of Total Thyroidectomy on Voice and Swallowing

Study of Total Thyroidectomy Effect on Voice and Swallowing Function

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 100 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of Thessaly · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: —
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcome of total thyroidectomy on vocal and swallowing function.

Detailed description

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.

Conditions

• Thyroidectomy
• Voice Alteration
• Swallowing Alteration

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Endoscopy of larynx	Endoscopic Laryngeal mobility assessment
OTHER	Voice Handicap Index	Subjective Evaluation of Voice disorders
OTHER	Swallowing Assesment	Swallowing function questionnaire

Timeline

• Start date: 2012-03-01
• First posted: 2012-05-30
• Last updated: 2012-05-30

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Greece