TXA and blood thinners in bone fracture surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if a medicine called TXA (tranexamic acid), which helps blood clot, is safe to use during bone fracture surgery. It may help prevent bleeding problems.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for surgery to fix a broken bone in your leg, such as a hip, thigh, or shin bone
- You are not a prisoner
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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