Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:32 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:32 AM
NCT ID:
NCT03085394
Brief Summary:
Prophylactic use of tranexamic acid to reduce intra and postoperative bleeding in primary sleeve gastrectomy procedures will be studied.
Detailed Description:
Patients scheduled for primary laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for the treatment of morbid obesity will be assigned to receive tranexamic acid vs. placebo before surgery. Intraoperative bleeding will be scored, as well as postoperative bleeding and blood or blood-product requirements. POstoperative venous thromboembolic events will be recorded up to 2 months following surgery.
Study:
NCT03085394
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT03085394