Plain-English translation of NCT07707401 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
After thyroid surgery, neck stiffness and pain are common — but gentle movement can help. This study is testing whether using a phone app to guide you through simple neck exercises at home helps you recover better and faster than standard care alone. Half of the participants will receive personalized exercise guidance through WeChat (a popular messaging app), while the other half will receive routine care without the app.
Many patients struggle with neck mobility and pain after thyroid surgery, and doctors often have limited ways to support exercises at home. This study is testing whether easy-to-follow, phone-based exercise coaching can help patients move better, feel less pain, and get back to normal life sooner.
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If you join this study, you'll be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will use a WeChat app that shows them step-by-step neck exercises to do at home, while the other group receives standard post-surgery care. Both groups will have scheduled follow-up visits with their care team to check how well they're healing. The study will track your pain, how easily you can move your neck, and how quickly you return to normal activities.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
China
Sponsor
Shanghai 6th People's Hospital
Enrollment target
~200 participants
Started
July 2026
Primary completion
December 2028
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
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Central contact
Ling Zhan, Dr
Shanghai 6th People's Hospital
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.