Tranexamic Acid to Prevent Bleeding in Weight Loss Surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a medicine called tranexamic acid (TXA) can reduce bleeding during weight loss surgery. If you are having a sleeve gastrectomy or mini-gastric bypass, taking TXA may lower your risk of hemorrhagic events.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are having a sleeve gastrectomy or mini-gastric bypass for severe obesity
- You are not currently taking blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs
- You do not have a bleeding disorder
- You are not on hormonal contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy
- You have no known allergy to 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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