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Shot in the arm vs. IV: can a simple injection curb bleeding in hip surgery?

NCT ID NCT07817537

Symptom relief Sponsor: Alexandria University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 14, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing whether tranexamic acid given as a shot into the muscle works as well as the standard intravenous drip to reduce blood loss during total hip replacement. The trial enrolls 128 adults scheduled for elective hip replacement. Participants receive either an intramuscular injection or an intravenous dose before surgery. The main measure is the change in hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen, which indicates how much blood is lost.

What this could mean

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Active substance
tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot and reduces bleeding
What this could lead to
If intramuscular tranexamic acid works as well as the intravenous form, it could offer a simpler way to control bleeding during hip replacement, especially where IV access is limited.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial with 128 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Tranexamic acid can raise the risk of blood clots, and the trial excludes people with a history of clotting problems.

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Study facts

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Phase

Early phase 1

The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.

Participants

About 128 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult patients aged 18 years and older. 2. Scheduled to undergo elective primary total hip arthroplasty. 3. Able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. History of renal failure or kidney transplant. 2. History of an arterial thromboembolic event (such as myocardial infarction or stroke) within the past year. 3\. Placement of an arterial stent within the past year. 4. History of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). 5. Known contraindications to tranexamic acid. 6. Pregnancy or breastfeeding. 7. Refusal to participate or refusal to consent to receive blood products.

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Blood loss after A total hip replacement

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alexandria university main hospitals

    RECRUITING

    Alexandria, Egypt