At a glance
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Prospective, Randomized, Double Blind Study on the Effects of Tranexamic Acid on Intraoperative Blood Loss During Lumbar Spinal Fusion And Instrumentation
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Tranexamic Acid, Saline Solution, and 2 other interventions for Degenerative Disc Disease. Completed, enrolled 123 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Tranexamic acid and placebo will be given during surgery to patients who have elected to undergo lumber interbody fusion on 2 or more levels. Information regarding blood loss, transfusions needed, postoperative cognitive status (including delirium), postoperative markers of systemic inflammation and duration of hospital stay will be collected.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Antifibrinolytic Agent
Placebo
Supplemented into standard of care daily neurological exam on day of surgery and day after
3D-CAM is a brief verbal assessment tool that can be used to test patients and study patients for delirium.