Drug may sharpen Surgeon's view during shoulder operations
NCT ID NCT05397652
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether giving tranexamic acid (TXA) before shoulder arthroscopy improves the surgeon's view and reduces bleeding. 121 adults with rotator cuff tears received either TXA or a placebo. The main goal was to see if TXA makes the surgery clearer and safer.
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 make shoulder surgery safer and clearer for surgeons, potentially reducing complications and speeding up recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial. Tranexamic acid carries a small risk of blood clots, and the benefits may not apply to all patients or surgeries.
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Conditions
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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University orthopaedic and trauma hospital
Lovran, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, 51415, Croatia