Does Early Administration of Tranexamic Acid Reduce Blood Loss and Perioperative Transfusion Requirement

Summary

Intertrochanteric hip fractures typically result in blood loss from the fracture and require surgery that can cause further blood loss. This study is being done to look at a medication called tranexamic acid which may reduce blood loss and the need for blood transfusions associated with surgery.

Timeline

Start

2018-04-02

Primary completion

2022-05-24

Completion

2022-05-24

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.