RecruitingPhase 4NCT05435547

Preoperative Corticosteroids in Autoimmune Thyroid Disease

Randomized Controlled Trial of Preoperative Corticosteroids in Autoimmune ThyroidDisease


Sponsor

Indiana University

Enrollment

76 participants

Start Date

Jun 16, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study proposes to randomize patients about to undergo surgery for their autoimmune, inflammatory thyroid disease, and determine if a short course of corticosteroids decreases the inflammation of the gland and makes surgery less difficult.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a drug called Dexamethasone and a drug called Placebo for people with graves disease and hashimoto disease. The study is currently recruiting participants at 3 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

DRUGDexamethasone

Will take Dexamethasone pre-operatively

DRUGPlacebo

Will take Placebo pre-operatively


Locations(3)

IU Health North Hospital

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

IU Health Methodist Hospital

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

IU Health University Hospital

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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