Shoulder surgery breakthrough: drug may clear the view and cut blood loss

NCT ID NCT05397652

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tested whether giving tranexamic acid (TXA) through a vein during shoulder arthroscopy improves the surgeon's view and reduces bleeding. 121 adults with rotator cuff tears took part. The goal is to see if TXA can make surgery safer and more effective.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University orthopaedic and trauma hospital

    Lovran, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, 51415, Croatia

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