Superficial cervical plexus block in thyroid surgery. The effect of adding dexamethasone. A randomized double-blinded study.

Superficial cervical plexus block in thyroid surgery. The effect of adding dexamethasone. A randomized double-blinded study. - The effect of dexamethasone in superficial cervical plexus block in thyroid surgery.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000025343

Enrollment

Registered

2016-12-31

Start date

2016-05-31

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Going

Interventions

First group received BSCPB with ropivacaine 0.2 %plus 1ml normal saline intravenously (Group C) second group received BSCPB with ropivacaine 0.2%, 8mg dexamethazone in the block plus 1ml normal saline

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA (physical status) I or II. undergoing thyroid surgeries

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, neuropathy, history of allergy to any of the used drugs, epilepsy, neuromuscular disease, or hematological disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
the primary concern is to compare effect of dexamethasone in association with superficial cervical plexus block in patients undergoing thyroid surgery by two routes; intravenous and perineural.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The secondary goals are effect upon pain scores, PONV, and hospital stay.	—

Countries

Africa

Contacts

Public ContactDr Khaled Elbahrawy

Mansoura university hospital Anesthesia

Elbahrawy_khaled@yahoo.com0020502202515

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026