Inhaled drug shows promise for stopping lung bleeding in kids
NCT ID NCT07481682
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether giving tranexamic acid (a clot-promoting drug) as an inhaled mist helps stop lung bleeding faster in children in the intensive care unit. 100 children with lung bleeding were split into two groups: one got the inhaled drug plus standard care, the other got standard care alone. The inhaled group stopped bleeding sooner and had fewer side effects, suggesting this could be a safer way to manage this emergency.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- tranexamic acid
- What this could lead to
- If this approach is confirmed, it could offer a safer and more effective way to control lung bleeding in critically ill children, potentially reducing hospital stays and deaths.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center study with 100 children, so results may not apply to all patients. The treatment is not yet standard, and more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tanta University
Tanta, El-Gharbia, 31527, Egypt
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