Oral tranexamic acid study for knee replacement patients
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if taking tranexamic acid (TXA) as a pill can reduce bleeding after total knee replacement surgery. It may help you if you have knee osteoarthritis and are scheduled for a first-time knee replacement.
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Who can take part
- You are getting your first total knee replacement (not a revision).
- You are between 18 and 89 years old.
- Your main diagnosis is knee osteoarthritis.
- You have no history of blood clots or cancer being actively treated.
- You are not currently taking certain pain medications like gabapentin or Lyrica, and have not used opioids in the last 4 weeks.
- You are not allergic to tranexamic acid, NSAIDs, or acetaminophen.
Quick eligibility check
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