Could a simple drug cut shoulder surgery pain and opioid use?
NCT ID NCT05302986
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether giving tranexamic acid during shoulder surgery reduces pain and the need for morphine afterward. The idea is that the drug might shrink post-surgery bleeding and swelling, which can cause pain. Researchers compared 220 adults who got either the drug or a placebo during their operation.
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 it works, this could offer a simple way to reduce pain and morphine use after shoulder surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial, but results are not yet widely confirmed. The effect on pain may be small, and tranexamic acid carries risks like blood clots in some people.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Polyclinique Jean Villar
Bruges, France, 33520, France
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