Tranexamic Acid in Pediatric Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Scoliosis Idiopathic
Scoliosis; Adolescence
At a Glance
- Age
- 10 – 18
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 90 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Medical Sciences · Other
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About This Trial
This study will evaluate whether tranexamic acid (TXA), a medication used to reduce bleeding, is effective and safe in children undergoing surgery for idiopathic scoliosis. Significant blood loss is common during this type of surgery and often requires blood transfusions.
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) TXA given as an intravenous bolus followed by continuous in…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 10 to 18 years
* Diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis requiring surgical correction (posterior spinal fusion)
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II
* Written informed consent from parents or legal guardians and assent from the child
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