NCT06806241

Effects of Tranexamic Acid Irrigation on Impacted Third Molar Surgery

Investigation of the Effects of Tranexamic Acid Solution Irrigation on Bleeding, Surgical Field Visibility, and Postoperative Edema in the Extraction of Horizontally Impacted Third Molars

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 20 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 14 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an effective hemostatic agent used to reduce blood loss and the need for transfusion. It is a relatively safe drug with minimal significant side effects. The most commonly reported complications include nausea, diarrhea, and occasional orthostatic reactions. The increased risk of thromboembolic events associated with the drug is the most serious complication; however, this has not been reported in most clinical studies and remains uncertain. Based on experience from other types of surgeries, tranexamic acid appears to be safe for use without an increased risk of venous thrombosis. To mitigate systemic absorption and minimize undesirable side effects, TXA can be applied topically rather than intravenously, reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism.

Detailed description

Topical TXA irrigation has recently begun to be used intraoperatively. In a study conducted by Eftekharian et al., the application of intraoperative 1% TXA irrigation solution during bimaxillary orthognathic surgery was found to be significantly associated with a reduction in intraoperative blood loss compared to placebo. Additionally, the topical application of TXA to the maxillary sinus during endoscopic sinus surgery has been shown to reduce intraoperative blood loss. In the current literature, the use of tranexamic acid irrigation during tooth extraction under local anesthesia has not been reported. Our study aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of TXA irrigation during the extraction of bone-retained teeth and its effect on postoperative edema.

Conditions

• Bleeding
• Tooth Extraction

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DRUG	Tranexamic acid	in the study group, a combination of two ampules of Tranexamic acid solution mixed with saline will be used. Intraoperative bleeding, surgical field visibility, and postoperative edema will be monitored.
DRUG	saline irrigation	In control group, saline will be used for irrigation.Intraoperative bleeding, surgical field visibility, and postoperative edema will be monitored.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-01-01
• Primary completion: 2026-03-01
• Completion: 2026-03-10
• First posted: 2025-02-04
• Last updated: 2025-06-24

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)