Could a simple pill ease pain after shoulder surgery?
NCT ID NCT06902714
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether taking oral tranexamic acid after total shoulder replacement surgery can reduce pain and improve short-term outcomes. Sixty adults aged 18-79 having shoulder replacement will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if this common medication can help people recover more comfortably.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- oral tranexamic acid
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to reduce pain and improve short-term recovery after shoulder replacement surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 60 participants. The drug may not show a meaningful benefit over placebo, and there are risks like blood clots or allergic reactions.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35205, United States
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