Tranexamic acid for pain and bleeding after hip or knee replacement
Treatments studied
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a medicine called tranexamic acid (TXA) can reduce pain, improve movement, and lessen bleeding after hip or knee replacement surgery. It is for adults having their first joint replacement at St. Mary's Hospital.
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Who can take part
- You are having a first-time hip or knee replacement at St. Mary's Hospital.
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You cannot be allergic to the drug tranexamic acid (TXA).
- You cannot have had blood clots in the past, active cancer, significant kidney disease, seizures, or color blindness.
- You must be willing to use a smartphone app (MyMobility) and able to speak English or French.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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