Status:

UNKNOWN

Tranexamic Acid in Proximal Humeral Fractures

Lead Sponsor:

Elda University Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche

Conditions:

Proximal Humeral Fracture

Surgical Treatment

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of tranexamic acid (on blood loss and transfusion requirements in patients with proximal humeral fractures requiring open surgical approaches. Thi...

Detailed Description

Studies have shown that hip fractures have a significant perioperative blood loss. Postoperative anaemia is associated with a higher morbidity and mortality. Tranexamic acid is a safe and effective a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Acute proximal humeral fracture
  • Age over 18 years

Exclusion

  • ASA IV
  • Concomitant fracture
  • Refusal to receive blood products
  • Allergy for tranexamic acid
  • Severe hepatic dysfunction (AST/ALT \>60)
  • Renal function impairment (serum creatinine \> 2 mg/dL or creatinine clearance \<30 mL/min),) or kidney transplant
  • Active acute thromboembolic event in the past 12 months (Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary)
  • Active coronary artery disease or cerebrovascular accident (event in the past 12 months).
  • Coronary stents
  • History of hypercoagulability
  • Coagulopathy (INR \> 1.4)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 29 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 24 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05437822

Start Date

June 29 2022

End Date

June 24 2023

Last Update

July 5 2022

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Elda University Hospital

Elda, Alicante, Spain, 03600