Superficial Cervical Plexus Block and Quality of Recovery After Thyroidectomy

Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a superficial cervical plexus block improves quality of recovery after thyroid surgery. Investigators will compare a superficial cervical plexus block with bupivacaine compared to an identical procedure performed saline placebo to see if there is a difference in quality of recovery on the first postoperative day. The main question to answer is: • Does a superficial cervical plexus block with bupivacaine compared to placebo improve quality of recovery in patients having thyroid surgery. Participants will: * Fill out an initial preoperative survey * Be randomized to receive a superficial cervical plexus block with bupivacaine or saline placebo while under anesthesia before the surgery starts * Fill out a survey about recovery on the first day after surgery

Conditions

Postoperative Pain

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Study overview

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a superficial cervical plexus block improves quality of recovery after thyroid surgery. Investigators will compare a superficial cervical plexus block with bupivacaine compared to an identical procedure performed saline placebo to see if there is a difference in quality of recovery on the first postoperative day. The main question to answer is: • Does a superficial cervical plexus block with bupivacaine compared to placebo improve quality of recovery in patients having thyroid surgery. Participants will: * Fill out an initial preoperative survey * Be randomized to receive a superficial cervical plexus block with bupivacaine or saline placebo while under anesthesia before the surgery starts * Fill out a survey about recovery on the first day after surgery

Superficial Cervical Plexus Block and Quality of Recovery After Thyroidectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Superficial Cervical Plexus Block and Quality of Recovery After Thyroidectomy

Condition
Postoperative Pain
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

New Haven

Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06511

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Aged 18 years or older
  • * American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification I-III
  • * Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
  • * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
  • * Scheduled for thyroid surgery
  • * Access to smartphone device or computer with internet connection and has an email address
  • * Non-English speaking
  • * American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification \> III
  • * Have an intolerance or contraindication to the medications involved in the study
  • * Undergoing repeat thyroid surgery
  • * Undergoing surgery with planned neck dissection
  • * Plan for admission post-operatively
  • * Positive pregnancy test on day of surgery (for participants with child-bearing potential)
  • * Refusal to participate

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Yale University,

Study Record Dates

2025-12-31