Effectiveness of WeChat-Supported Neck Rehabilitation Exercises on Early Recovery After Thyroidectomy

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Conditions studied: Thyroid Diseases, Thyroid Cancer, Surgery, Postoperative Pain

In brief

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and implementation outcomes of a WeChat mini program-supported tele-neck rehabilitation exercises for improving early postoperative neck recovery after thyroidectomy.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07707401

Run by

Shanghai 6th People's Hospital

People needed

200

Starts

2026-07-13

Expected to finish

2029-06-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Undergoing thyroid surgery
• Postoperative condition stable, with the attending physician assessing the patient as fit for neck movement
• Willing to participate in the study, complete scheduled follow-ups, and sign a written informed consent form

You may not qualify if…

• History of prior thyroid or neck surgery
• History of cervical spondylosis, cervical spine surgery, neck trauma, or other conditions affecting neck mobility
• Postoperative complications rendering the patient unsuitable for neck movement training, such as confirmed recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, chyle leak, or complications requiring reoperation or prolonged drainage, or incision infection
• Persistent postoperative dizziness or other conditions unsuitable for exercise
• Unable to use WeChat and lacking assistance from family members

Where it is running

• Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital — Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China (enrolling)

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