N/A
Completed N=100
The Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Posterior Neck Pain After Thyroidectomy
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02012686 ↗Enrolled (actual)
100
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2014
Primary outcomePrimary: Numerical Rating Scale of Posterior Neck Pain 0.5 Hours After Thyroidectomy — 3.5; 0; 3.5; 0 scores on a scale
Summary
The purpose of tihs study is to determine whether transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) during thyroidectomy is effective in the reduction of posterior neck pain after thyroidectomy.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Numerical Rating Scale of Posterior Neck Pain 0.5 Hours After Thyroidectomy |
3.5; 0; 3.5; 0 | — |
| PRIMARY Numerical Rating Scale of Posterior Neck Pain 6 Hours After Thyroidectomy |
4; 2; 4; 2 | — |
| PRIMARY Numerical Rating Scale of Posterior Neck Pain 24 Hours After Thyroidectomy |
3; 1; 3; 1 | — |
| PRIMARY Numerical Rating Scale of Posterior Neck Pain 48 Hours After Thyroidectomy |
2; 0; 2; 0 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Undergoing open total thyroidectomy under general anesthesia
- American Society of Anesthesiology physical status I or II
Exclusion Criteria
- American Society of Anesthesiology physical status III or IV
- History of headache or neck pain within six months
- Past history of herniated cervical disc, cervical foraminal stenosis, ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02012686). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.