Clinical Trials in Sweden / NCT04856488
Recruiting
Phase 3
Preoperative Lugol's Solution in Graves' Disease and Toxic Nodular Goiter
NCT04856488 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Sweden tracker
Condition(s) studied
Hyperthyroidism
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Iodine-Potassium Iodide 5%-10% Oral and Topical Solution: Iodine Potassium Iodide 5% oral solution, administered 3 times per day for 10 days
Study summary
The purpose of this study is to assess if preoperative treatment with Lugol's solution prior to thyroidectomy can reduce the surgical complications hypoparathyroidism and laryngeal nerve palsy
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
* Hyperthyroidism accepted for thyroidectomy due to toxic nodular goiter with free T4 \<30 pmol/L or Graves' disease
* Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unstable coronary artery disease
* Previous thyroid surgery
* Congestive heart failure
* Renal insufficiency
* Hepatic failure
* Current infection
* Treatment with steroids or anticoagulants
* Thyroid associated orbitopathy CAS \> 2
* Diabetes mellitus type 1
* Active cancer
* Severe psychiatric illness
* Amiodarone treatment
* Pregnancy
* Breast feeding
* Women of child bearing potential not using contraceptive
* Inability to comprehend the meaning of the study
* Iodine hypersensitivity
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Temporary hypoparathyroidism — 1 month postoperatively
Numbers of participants with signs of hypoparathyroidism measured as hypocalcemia, low parathormone (PTH), supplementation with per oral vitamin D or calcium.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Endocrinology, Karolinska University Hospital | Solna | Stockholm County | Recruiting |
Official registry record
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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