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Whey Protein and Carbohydrates in ERAS for Recovery After Thyroidectomy: A Cohort Study

Effects of Whey Protein Combined With Carbohydrates in the ERAS Protocol on the Recovery of Thyroid Cancer Patients After Lateral Neck Dissection: A Prospective Cohort Study

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06607965
Enrollment
127
Registered
2024-09-23
Start date
2023-03-01
Completion date
2024-05-31
Last updated
2024-12-03

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Conditions

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, Neck Dislocation, Thyroid Neoplasms, Whey Protein

Brief summary

Exploring the effects of whey protein combined with carbohydrates in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol on the postoperative recovery of thyroid cancer patients undergoing lateral neck dissection, aiming to provide more precise research and guidance for the perioperative accelerated recovery plan in such patients. The goal is to accelerate postoperative recovery and reduce postoperative complications for thyroid cancer patients undergoing neck dissection.

Detailed description

Perioperative dietary management was differentiated between the two groups: Experimental Group: 6 hours before surgery, patients orally consumed 250 ml of a full-nutrition liquid (220 ml homogenized diet, 50 g; containing 31.4 g carbohydrates, 8 g protein, and 215 kcal). 2 hours before surgery, patients orally consumed 200 ml of a clear liquid (50 g enzymatically hydrolyzed rice powder + 0.5 g low-sodium salt; containing 47.7 g carbohydrates, 6.5 g whey protein, and 193 kcal). After surgery, once there were no symptoms such as dizziness or vomiting, patients could start consuming clear liquids (containing 47.7 g carbohydrates, 6.5 g protein, and 221 kcal) orally every 30 minutes, 4 times on the day of surgery. Starting from the first day after surgery, patients consumed 200 ml of fat-free nutritional liquid (50 g enzymatically hydrolyzed rice powder + 7.5 g isolated whey protein + 0.5 g low-sodium salt; 223 kcal) per serving, 4 to 6 times per day as needed. Control Group: Patients fasted for 12 hours before surgery, and after surgery, intravenous fluids were administered. Fat-free diet began after 24 hours post-surgery. Discharge Criteria: The discharge time was determined by the surgeon based on the patient's postoperative drainage condition and the presence or absence of complications.

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTWhey Protein and Carbohydrates

Experimental Group: 6 hours before surgery, patients orally consumed 250 ml of a full-nutrition liquid (220 ml homogenized diet, 50 g; containing 31.4 g carbohydrates, 8 g protein, and 215 kcal). 2 hours before surgery, patients orally consumed 200 ml of a clear liquid (50 g enzymatically hydrolyzed rice powder + 0.5 g low-sodium salt; containing 47.7 g carbohydrates, 6.5 g whey protein, and 193 kcal). After surgery, once there were no symptoms such as dizziness or vomiting, patients could start consuming clear liquids (containing 47.7 g carbohydrates, 6.5 g protein, and 221 kcal) orally every 30 minutes, 4 times on the day of surgery. Starting from the first day after surgery, patients consumed 200 ml of fat-free nutritional liquid (50 g enzymatically hydrolyzed rice powder + 7.5 g isolated whey protein + 0.5 g low-sodium salt; 223 kcal) per serving, 4 to 6 times per day as needed.

Sponsors

Chongqing General Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Aged 18 years or older; * Differentiated thyroid cancer with lateral lymph node dissection; * Written informed consent provided by the participant.

Exclusion criteria

* History of chronic liver or kidney disease, ischemic heart disease, or diabetes; * Previous neck surgery or history of iodine-131 radiation; * Allergy to soy or whey protein; * Intraoperative chylous leak; * Other special types of thyroid cancer.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
hemoglobin3 dayRecord the difference in indicators before and after surgery
serum albumin3 daythe difference in indicators before and after surgery.
Postoperative Complication1 monthRecord the occurrence of related surgical complications in the experimental group and the control group.
weight1weekRecord the difference in indicators before and after surgery

Countries

China

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026