Clinical Trial: Prevention of Hypocalcemia in Patients Undergoing Total Thyroidectomy Plus Central Neck Dissection

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Phase 2 Study of Routine Oral Calcium and Vitamine D Supplements to Prevent Hypocalcemia After Total Thyroidectomy in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Patients

Brief Summary: the increased risk of hypocalcemia following total thyroidectomy plus central neck dissection can be minimized by routine administration of oral calcium and vitamin D supplements during the early postoperative period.

Detailed Summary: Of patients with differentiated papillary thyroid carcinoma, group D underwent total thyroidectomy alone and groups A-C underwent total thyroidectomy plus CND. The latter were randomized to oral calcium (3 g/day) plus vitamin D (1 mcg/day) (group A, n = 49), calcium alone (group B, n = 49), or no supplements (group C, n = 50). Hypocalcemic symptoms, serum calcium, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels were compared among the groups.
Sponsor: Asan Medical Center

Current Primary Outcome: The clinical utility of calcium and vitamin D supplements for prevention of hypocalcemia following total thyroidectomy plus central neck dissection [ Time Frame: To postoperative 12 months ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

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Information By: Asan Medical Center

Dates:
Date Received: February 25, 2008
Date Started: May 2004
Date Completion:
Last Updated: March 5, 2008
Last Verified: February 2008