Tranexamic Acid for Hip Socket Surgery
Trial Summary
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
Tranexamic Acid (TXA) is generally considered safe for use in humans, but there are rare cases where it can cause serious side effects if accidentally injected into the spine, leading to heart and nerve problems. It has been used safely in various surgeries and for treating skin conditions like melasma, with studies showing it is well-tolerated.
12345Tranexamic Acid (TXA) is unique because it helps reduce bleeding during surgeries by preventing the breakdown of blood clots, which is particularly useful in orthopedic surgeries like hip socket surgery. Unlike other treatments, TXA works by blocking enzymes that dissolve clots, making it effective in managing surgical bleeding.
12678Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults with isolated, closed posterior wall acetabular fractures needing surgery within a week of injury. It's not for those with multiple injuries requiring several surgeries, pre-existing blood clots, bleeding disorders, kidney issues, or who can't consent.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Trial Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Pre-operative
Pre-operative hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are drawn to establish baseline levels
Treatment
Participants undergo surgery with either topical TXA or placebo applied; intraoperative transfusion requirements and estimated blood loss are recorded
Post-operative Monitoring
Hemoglobin and hematocrit values are obtained on postoperative day one and two; post-operative transfusion requirements are recorded
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including standard DVT prophylaxis for four weeks post-operatively
Participant Groups
Tranexamic Acid is already approved in United States, European Union, Canada, Japan, Australia for the following indications:
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Prevention of excessive bleeding during surgeries
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Prevention of excessive bleeding during surgeries
- Hereditary angioedema
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Prevention of excessive bleeding during surgeries
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Prevention of excessive bleeding during surgeries
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Prevention of excessive bleeding during surgeries