Use of Prophylactic Steroids in the Prevention of Post-thyroidectomy Hypocalcaemia and Voice Dysfunction

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

192

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

January 31, 2014

Primary Completion Date

December 31, 2019

Study Completion Date

July 31, 2020

Conditions
Thyroid DiseasesHypocalcemiaVocal Cord Dysfunction
Interventions
DRUG

Dexamethasone

8 mg/2 ml dexamethasone IV, 60 minutes before the induction of anaesthesia

DRUG

Placebo

2 ml normal saline (0.9%) IV, 60 minutes before the induction of anaesthesia

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Holy Family Hospital, Pakistan

OTHER

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