The Effect of Tranexamic Acid Vs Torniquet on Visual Clarity in Knee Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction
Launched by THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES · Jan 16, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of July 12, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Study Design This study is a randomized prospective controlled trial. All patients with complete ACL from the three orthopedic teams at UHWI will be screened for inclusion criteria ACL tears requiring reconstruction for the first time. Patients will be approached by the Research Assistant and once agreement to participate has been obtained, will be informed of the study and given an informed consent (Appendix A). All consents will be done by the Research Assistant not involved in patient care.
The recruitment will take place in a discrete room within Orthopedics outpatient department where...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • All patients with complete ACL tears requiring reconstruction for the first time.
- • Ages \>18
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Dementia or any patient with cognitive impairment.
- • Patients with previous functional disabilities (Patients with functional disabilities affecting the lower limb such as stroke, neuromuscular disorders or any pathology limiting Knee range of motion can cause abnormalities within the joint enabling scaring, fibrosis or even hypoplastic degenerating tissue. These features may alter the vascularity and directly affect visual clarity)
- • Bleed disorders or coagulopathies.
- • Sickle Cell Disease, liver, or renal failure.
- • Multi- ligamentous knee injuries.
- • Anticoagulant therapy.
- • Revision ACL reconstruction.
About The University Of The West Indies
The University of the West Indies (UWI) is a leading regional institution dedicated to advancing education, research, and innovation in the Caribbean. With a strong emphasis on health sciences, UWI actively engages in clinical trials aimed at addressing pressing health challenges in the region. The university's multidisciplinary approach fosters collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals, and community stakeholders, ensuring that trial outcomes are relevant and beneficial to local populations. Through its commitment to ethical research practices and adherence to international standards, UWI aims to contribute significantly to the global body of medical knowledge while enhancing the health and well-being of communities throughout the Caribbean.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Kingston, , Jamaica
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported