Near-infrared autofluorescence guided intraoperative identification of parathyroid glands to prevent postoperative hypoparathyreoidism. A randomized controlled pilot trial.

Near-infrared autofluorescence guided intraoperative identification of parathyroid glands to prevent postoperative hypoparathyreoidism. A randomized controlled pilot trial. - ILPAPH

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00009242

Enrollment

Registered

2015-09-03

Start date

2015-08-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

E20.9 E04.8

Interventions

Group 1: Identification of parathyroid glands visually and by NIR autofluorescence Group 2: Identification of parathyroid glands visually

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Total thyroidectomy for multinodulargoiter. Minimum Age 18 years. No Maximum Age. Both sexes

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Thyroid malignancies, parathyroid Adenoma, prior thyroid operations

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence of postoperative hypoparathyreoidism defined by postsurgical parathormon levels <15ng/l	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Symptoms of hypocalcemia, hospital discharge	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactHenning Wolf

Schwarzwald-Baar Klinikum Villingen-SchwenningenKlinik für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie

henning.wolf@sbk-vs.de07721 / 933326

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 14, 2026