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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

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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

PROCEDURE

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.

PROCEDURE

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