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Brief Title: Tranexamic Acid for Blood Loss Minimization in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
Official Title: Tranexamic Acid for Blood Loss Minimization in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Study ID: NCT04863339
Brief Summary: This trial is to determine the effect of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) on blood loss during endoscopic pituitary surgery. The hypothesis of this study is that TXA will reduce blood loss during surgery compared to a placebo. To answer this hypothesis, the investigators are conducting a randomized controlled trial in which half of participants will receive TXA and half will receive placebo (saline) in a double blind fashion.
Detailed Description:
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: Yes
Name: Brent Senior, MD
Affiliation: UNC Chapel Hill
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR