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The Effect of Tranexamic Acid Vs Torniquet on Visual Clarity in Knee Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction
Sponsor: The University of The West Indies
Summary
Study Objective: The study aims to determine if tranexamic acid (TXA) is as effective as a tourniquet in improving visual clarity during arthroscopic ACL reconstruction surgery. Study Design: This is a randomized prospective controlled trial involving patients with complete ACL tears. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive TXA or undergo surgery with a tourniquet. Data Collection: The study will use questionnaires and scales to assess the effects of TXA on visual clarity. Data will be stored securely and analyzed using the SPSS system. Ethical Considerations: Ethical guidelines will be strictly followed, including informed consent, confidentiality, and the right to withdraw from the study at any time without affecting the standard of care. Expected Outcome: The study aims to provide insights into the efficacy of TXA in improving surgical visibility, potentially influencing future protocols in arthroscopic surgeries. Results will be disseminated through academic presentations and publications.
Official title: The Effect of Tranexamic Acid Vs Torniquet on Visual Clarity in Knee Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-11-01
Completion Date
2026-02-01
Last Updated
2025-01-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Tourniquet
In all cases the application of a pneumatic torniquet will be applied to the proximal thigh after induction of anesthesia but will not be inflated for the group receiving TXA.
TXA
In all cases the application of a pneumatic torniquet will be applied to the proximal thigh after induction of anesthesia but will not be inflated for the group receiving TXA.
Locations (1)
University Hospital of the West Indies, Department of Surgery
Kingston, Jamaica, Jamaica