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TranExamic Atomized for Pediatric Post-Operative Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: Pilot Study

NCT06580509 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 12

Last updated 2026-04-24

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

After a child has their tonsils removed, sometimes they might bleed which can be a problem. There is a special mist medicine called nebulized tranexamic acid (TXA) that might help stop the bleeding without having to touch the sore spot. If this mist works well, it could help kids get better by making sure they don't have to go back for more surgery or need blood from someone else. Not having another surgery is good because it means kids won't have to sleep under medicine again, which can sometimes be risky for their brains and breathing, and they won't feel as scared or hurt.

Conditions

  • Hemorrhage, Surgical
  • Tonsillar Bleeding

Interventions

DRUG

Tranexamic Acid Injectable Product

Participants will receive three doses of TXA 500 mg (5 mL of TXA 100mg/ml) nebulized using a PARI LC D Disposable Nebulizer or equivalent over 10-15 minutes using 8 or greater liter/minute of gas flow.

OTHER

Normal Saline

Participants will receive three 5 ml doses of placebo (normal saline) nebulized using a PARI LC D Disposable Nebulizer or equivalent over 10-15 minutes using 8 or greater liter/minute of gas flow.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Andrew D Meyer, MD, MS · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
2 Years
Max Age
17 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-18
Primary Completion
2027-09-30
Completion
2028-09-30
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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