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Superficial Cervical Plexus Block and Quality of Recovery After Thyroidectomy
Sponsor: Yale University
Summary
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
Official title: Superficial Cervical Plexus Block and Quality of Recovery After Thyroidectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
164
Start Date
2023-11-27
Completion Date
2026-02-03
Last Updated
2026-08-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Bupivacaine
After anesthesia induction and prior to the start of surgery, the superficial cervical plexus block will be performed according to standard protocol by an experienced blinded clinician. In this arm, participants will receive 10 milliliters of 0.25% bupivacaine on both sides of their neck for this block. This will be the only intervention administered for purposes of this study.
Placebo
After anesthesia induction and prior to the start of surgery, the superficial cervical plexus block will be performed according to standard protocol by an experienced blinded clinician. In this arm, participants will receive 10 milliliters of saline on both sides of their neck for this block. This will be the only intervention administered for purposes of this study.
Locations (1)
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, Connecticut, United States