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Study about deficiency of thyroid hormones following removal of larynx in laryngeal cancers

An Observational study on the incidence of hypothyroidism and hypoparathyroidism in patients undergoing total laryngectomy or laryngopharyngectomy with hemithyroidectomy with or without post operative radiation therapy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/12/016652
Enrollment
20
Registered
2018-12-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

DR Architha Menon P
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with primary cancer of larynx and hypopharynx undergoing total laryngectomy/laryngopharyngectomy with hemithyroidectomy Patients undergoing radiotherapy post laryngectomy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with preoperative thyroid disease. Patients with second primary or those who received radiotherapy prior to surgery for any cause.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To determine the incidence of hypothyroidism and hypoparthyroidismTimepoint: Before surgery 1 week post surgery 6weeks post surgery 4weeks post radiation—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Helps to assess subclinical and clinical hypothyroidism and hypoparathyroidism and treatment can be commenced as early as possible. Hence improves the lifestyle and general well being of the patientTimepoint: Before surgery 1 week post surgery 6weeks post surgery 4weeks post radiation—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Architha Menon P

Kasturba Medical college , Manipal

baluent@gmail.com9845383714

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026