About this trial
This study is a prospective double-blind randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of extended oral TXA after primary total TKA on short-term and mid-term postoperative outcomes, including function, pain, and postoperative complications over a 24-month period, with evaluations at 6 weeks, 3 months, 12 months, and 24 months. Each group of 175 patients will receive either extended oral TXA 1.95g daily or placebo for 7 days postoperatively. Function will be assessed by Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, Joint Replacement (KOOS, JR) scores measured at all post operative time points as well as range of motion (ROM) (measured at all visits).
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Patients are candidates for elective primary total knee arthroplasty.
Patients ≥18 years of age
Patients have been medically evaluated and scheduled for primary total knee arthroplasty.
Patients undergo primary total knee arthroplasty with spinal anesthesia
Disqualifiers
Patients with an allergy to TXA
Patients taking a preoperative anticoagulant other than aspirin
Patients with a history of VTE
Patients with chronic kidney disease
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Tranexamic acid (TXA)
- Placebo