Comparing two nosebleed treatments in the ER
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for a nosebleed (epistaxis) that won't stop with simple pressure: tranexamic acid, a medicine that helps blood clot, versus Blood Stopper (Ankaferd), a plant-based product that also stops bleeding. The goal is to see which works better in the emergency room.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and have a nosebleed that didn't stop after 10 minutes of gentle pressure.
- Your nosebleed was not caused by an injury (like a fall or hit to the nose).
- You are not taking blood-thinning medications (such as warfarin or apixaban).
- You do not have a known bleeding disorder (like hemophilia).
- You are not allergic to tranexamic acid or the blood-stopping agent Ankaferd.
- You are not pregnant.
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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