Could a simple drug save thousands of injured kids?
NCT ID NCT04387305
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether tranexamic acid (TXA), a drug that helps stop bleeding, can improve recovery in 2000 severely injured children with brain or torso injuries. The goal is to see if TXA reduces bleeding and improves quality of life and thinking skills. The trial is for children under 18 with certain types of trauma.
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