CompletedPhase 4

Comparing Effectiveness of Merocel and Packing With Tranexamic Acid in the Management of Anterior Epistaxis

Turkey (Türkiye)135 participantsStarted 2018-05-01

Plain-language summary

Aim of this study is evaluate whether superior nasal compression with tranexamic acid to simple nasal compression and Merocel packing. In this study, patients who presented with non-traumatic anterior epistaxis to emergency departments will be included in this study. Three different therapy option are created; first, nasal compression with tranexamic acid, second, simple nasal compression without any drugs. And third, packing with Merocel.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with anterior epistaxis older than 18 year and accept to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 18 years * Patients who used anticoagulation therapy * Patients who have hemodynamically instability * Traumatic epistaxis * Patients who have known bleeding disorder

What they're measuring

Success rate of interventions to stop bleeding

Timeframe: First 15 minutes

Numbers of patients who needs rescue treatment

Timeframe: After 15 minutes first intervention method.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03360045

SponsorKecioren Education and Training Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-08-01

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