Common drug cuts bleeding risk in bariatric surgery, study finds
NCT ID NCT07187258
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether giving tranexamic acid (TXA) during weight-loss surgery reduces bleeding. 132 adults having sleeve gastrectomy received either TXA or a placebo right after anesthesia. The results showed that TXA lowered blood loss during and after surgery, without increasing the risk of dangerous blood clots.
What this could mean
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Active substance
tranexamic acid (TXA)
What this could lead to
If confirmed, this could make bariatric surgery safer by reducing the risk of bleeding during and after the procedure.
What could go wrong
This is a single, completed Phase 4 study with 132 participants. Larger or longer studies might show different results, and the drug may not work for all types of surgery.
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Locations
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Cairo University
Giza, Manial, 1714, Egypt