Role of Total Thyroidectomy in Relieving Local Symptoms in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

September 25, 2026 updated by: Ahmed Atef Muslim Hassan, Assiut University

The Role of Total Thyroidectomy in Relieving Chronic Local Symptoms Associated With Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Prospective Cohort Study

This study aims to evaluate the role and effectiveness of total thyroidectomy in relieving compressive and local symptoms (such as dysphagia, dyspnea, and anterior neck pain/discomfort) in patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis who fail to improve with conservative medical management.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a chronic autoimmune disease often presenting with goiter and local pressure symptoms. While levothyroxine replacement is standard for hypothyroidism, persistent compressive symptoms, cosmetic concerns, or suspicion of malignancy may necessitate surgical intervention.

This study investigates patients diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis presenting with significant local symptoms. Eligible patients undergoing total thyroidectomy will be evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively to assess symptom resolution, postoperative complication rates (such as hypocalcemia and recurrent laryngeal nerve injury), and overall patient satisfaction following surgery.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

30

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Egypt
    • Asyut Governorate
      • Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt, 71515
        • Assiut University Hospitals
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis who suffer from persistent local compressive symptoms and undergo total thyroidectomy at the Department of Surgery, Assiut University Hospitals.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults patients with confirmed Hashimoto's thyroiditis (elevated serum anti-thyroid peroxidase \anti-thyroglobulin antibodies, characteristic ultrasound findings and/or positive fine needle aspiration cytology)
  • Biochemically euthyroid with normal thyroid function test.
  • Presence of persistent local symptoms (neck pain, throat discomfort,neck tightness,chocking) for more than 6 months
  • Patient fit and motivated to surgery.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Confirmed or high-suspicion thyroid malignancy (Bethesda V or IV on FNAC
  • Previous thyroid or neck surgery
  • Patient refusal to participate in the study
  • Severe comorbidities precluding general anesthesia
  • Active psychiatric illness

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: COHORT
  • Time Perspectives: PROSPECTIVE

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Improvement or Relief of Local Compressive Symptoms
Time Frame: 6 months postoperatively

Assessment of changes in patient-reported compressive symptoms (such as dysphagia, dyspnea, and local neck discomfort or pressure) following total thyroidectomy compared to baseline status.
6 months postoperatively

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Incidence of Postoperative Complications
Time Frame: Up to 30 days postoperatively

Rate of surgical complications including transient or permanent hypocalcemia, recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, and wound complications.
Up to 30 days postoperatively

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Assiut University

Investigators

  • Study Director: Ahmed Gamal Hamdan, Lecturer

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

October 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

October 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

June 1, 2028

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 25, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 25, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

October 1, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

October 1, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 25, 2026

Last Verified

September 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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