Clinical Trial: Vitamin D Levels and Postoperative Hypocalcemia After Total Thyroidectomy

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: Preoperative Vitamin D Levels as a Prognostic Factor for Postoperative Hypocalcemia and Hypoparathyroidism After Total Thyroidectomy

Brief Summary: Hypocalcemia is one of the most frequent complications of total thyroidectomy, a procedure used for benign as well as malignant conditions of the thyroid gland. Postoperative hypocalcemia is usually caused by hypoparathyroidism. Vitamin D is implicated in calcium metabolism as it increases intestinal calcium transport and regulates parathormone production. Aim of the present study is to evaluate preoperative vitamin D levels as a prognostic factor for postoperative hypocalcemia and hypoparathyroidism.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki

Current Primary Outcome: Impact of preoperative vitamin D levels on postoperative hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy. [ Time Frame: 24 hours postoperatively ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Impact of preoperative vitamin D levels on parathyroid function after total thyroidectomy. [ Time Frame: 24 hours postoperatively ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki

Dates:
Date Received: September 29, 2009
Date Started: December 2009
Date Completion: May 2010
Last Updated: December 24, 2009
Last Verified: December 2009