Simple drug may cut infection risk after major gut surgery

NCT ID NCT04192435

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, can lower the chance of infection after gastrointestinal surgery. Over 3,300 adults at higher risk for complications took part. The goal was to see if the drug reduces surgical site infections compared to a placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

digestive system disorder Hemorrhage hemorrhagic disease injury nosocomial infection Wound Infection

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alfred Hospital

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia