Can a simple drug cut blood loss in baby skull surgery?

NCT ID NCT02229968

First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests whether Amicar (ε-aminocaproic acid) can reduce blood loss in children aged 2 to 36 months undergoing surgery for craniosynostosis, a condition where skull bones fuse too early. The goal is to see if the drug decreases the need for blood transfusions during and after the operation. The study involves 22 participants and is in Phase 2.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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