Tranexamic acid for jaw surgery bleeding
Treatments studied
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving tranexamic acid (a drug that helps blood clot) directly into the surgical area during jaw surgery can reduce bleeding after the operation. It may be an option for people having certain types of jaw surgery who are in good general health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You need jaw surgery that involves cutting the lower jaw (and possibly the upper jaw).
- You are in good general health (ASA class I or II).
- You do not have any allergy to tranexamic acid.
- You have not taken blood-thinning medications (like aspirin or warfarin) in the last two weeks.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding and do not have a history of blood clots or stroke.
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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