NCT06254859

Intraoperative Neuromuscular Monitoring and Its Impact on Pre- and Postoperative Acoustic Outcomes in Thyroid Surgery

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

Summary

This study examines the impact of intraoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring signal changes on the postoperative voice quality of thyroid surgery patients. By analyzing extensive surgical data and postoperative voice recordings, the investigation seeks to identify patterns in the variations of these signals and their correlation with voice quality outcomes. The goal is to enhance clinical understanding and surgical practices, allowing for more precise assessments of nerve function, informed surgical interventions, and improved postoperative patient well-being.

Detailed description

This research project conducts a detailed exploration into the fluctuations of intraoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring signals during thyroid surgery and their subsequent effects on the voice quality of patients after surgery. The study meticulously analyzes a comprehensive dataset comprised of surgical records and voice analyses conducted before and after the procedure. The primary objective is to pinpoint specific trends and changes in the nerve monitoring signals and to determine how these alterations correlate with the postoperative acoustic characteristics of patients' voices. By establishing a clear link between intraoperative signal dynamics and postoperative voice outcomes, the investigation aims to advance the field of thyroid surgery. This includes providing surgeons with critical insights for the precise evaluation of recurrent laryngeal nerve functionality, enabling targeted interventions during operations, and ultimately contributing to the enhancement of patients' quality of life following surgery. Through this rigorous analysis, the study seeks to contribute valuable knowledge to the surgical community, facilitating improved patient care and outcomes in thyroid surgery.

Conditions

• Thyroid Cancer
• Thyroid Cancer, Papillary

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Traditional thyroid surgery.	The patient undergoes traditional thyroid surgery with concurrent intraoperative nerve monitoring technology.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-03-01
• Primary completion: 2025-12-31
• Completion: 2025-12-31
• First posted: 2024-02-12
• Last updated: 2025-05-20

Locations

1 site across 1 country: China