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Effectiveness of WeChat-Supported Neck Rehabilitation Exercises on Early Recovery After Thyroidectomy
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: WeChat-supported Neck Rehabilitation Exercise, Standardized Postoperative Care and Video Education.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Thyroid Diseases, Thyroid Cancer, Surgery, Postoperative Pain. Basic parameters: 18 years — 60 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- China
- Next step
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Official title
Effectiveness of WeChat-Supported Neck Rehabilitation Exercises on Early Recovery After Thyroidectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and implementation outcomes of a WeChat mini program-supported tele-neck rehabilitation exercises for improving early postoperative neck recovery after thyroidectomy.
Interventions
- Behavioral WeChat-supported Neck Rehabilitation Exercise
WeChat mini program-supported neck exercise management includes daily exercise reminders, exercise check-ins, symptom reporting, automated abnormal symptom prompts, and standardized remote feedback from the research team. - Behavioral Standardized Postoperative Care and Video Education
This intervention consists of standard clinical postoperative care and discharge education, encompassing wound management, follow-up appointments, and generic neck activity guidelines. Prior to discharge or upon clinical stability, participants undergo a one-time, face-to-face training session with research staff featuring practical exercise demonstrations and behavioral precautions, and are provided with identical instructional video materials for home reference.
Primary outcome measures
- Neck Pain and Disability Scale (NPDS) Score [Time frame: Postoperative day 3, week 1, week 2, and month 1]
Secondary outcome measures (4)
- Neck Movement Pain Score [Time frame: Postoperative day 3, week 1, week 2, and month 1]
- Digital Health App Adherence and Feasibility Metrics [Time frame: Up to 1 month post-operation]
- Incidence of Surgical Complications and Intervention-Related Adverse Events [Time frame: Up to 1 month post-operation]
- Cervical Range of Motion (ROM) [Time frame: Postoperative week 1 and month 1]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Undergoing thyroid surgery
- Postoperative condition stable, with the attending physician assessing the patient as fit for neck movement
- Willing to participate in the study, complete scheduled follow-ups, and sign a written informed consent form
Exclusion criteria
- History of prior thyroid or neck surgery
- History of cervical spondylosis, cervical spine surgery, neck trauma, or other conditions affecting neck mobility
- Postoperative complications rendering the patient unsuitable for neck movement training, such as confirmed recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, chyle leak, or complications requiring reoperation or prolonged drainage, or incision infection
- Persistent postoperative dizziness or other conditions unsuitable for exercise
- Unable to use WeChat and lacking assistance from family members
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
Study locations
China · 1 center
- Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital — Shanghai
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07707401 · 2026-KY-277(K)