Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Head-Neck Stretching Exercises After Thyroidectomy on Postoperative Pain Level and Wound Healing

Lead Sponsor:

Acelya Turkmen

Conditions:

Postoperative Pain

Postoperative Wound Complication

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Background: Thyroid diseases are one of the most common health problems all over the world. After thyroidectomy, patients often experience discomfort such as neck pain, shoulder stiffness, shoulder mo...

Detailed Description

Thyroid hormones are responsible for many metabolic activities in human physiology. It increases the basal metabolic rate, affects protein synthesis and helps growth of long bones. However, when thyro...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Having agreed to participate in the research verbally and in writing after being informed about the research,
  • 18 years of age or older,
  • Patients who were able to understand the information given, who could read, write and speak in Turkish, who have not any problems preventing verbal communication, and who underwent thyroid surgery were included in the study.

Exclusion

  • \- Patients who suffers from cervical problems before surgery were excluded from the study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 12 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

82 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04680754

Start Date

January 1 2019

End Date

August 12 2020

Last Update

December 24 2020

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Cukurova University

Adana, Sarıcam, Turkey (Türkiye), 01380