Could a simple mist replace surgery for bleeding tonsils?
NCT ID NCT06580509
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
After a child's tonsils are removed, bleeding can sometimes occur and may require another surgery. This pilot study tests whether a nebulized mist of the drug tranexamic acid (TXA) can stop the bleeding without needing to touch the sore area. Twelve children aged 2 to 17 who come to the emergency room with post-tonsillectomy bleeding will receive either TXA mist or a placebo. The study focuses on whether the treatment is feasible and how the drug is absorbed, not yet on proving it works.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
tranexamic acid (TXA) given as a mist to inhale
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-surgical way to stop bleeding after tonsil removal in children, reducing the need for repeat surgery or blood transfusions.
What could go wrong
This is a very early pilot study with only 12 children, so it is too small to prove effectiveness. The mist may not deliver enough medicine to the bleeding site, and side effects are not yet well understood.
Conditions
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