Epinephrine and tranexamic acid in knee replacement surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests if using epinephrine and tranexamic acid together helps reduce bleeding and improve outcomes during knee replacement surgery. It may be a good fit if you are planning to have knee replacement and do not have certain medical conditions or allergies to these medicines.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for knee replacement surgery.
- You have a complete medical record available.
- You do not have serious kidney or liver disease.
- You do not have a history of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack in the past year.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are not allergic to epinephrine or tranexamic acid.
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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