The Effects of Intraoperative Tranexamic Acid on Perioperative Bleeding In Craniotomies

Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional Study
Brain Tumor Bleeding
Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 80
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
102 (estimated)
Sponsor
Stephen Lownie · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effect of a drug called tranexamic acid (TXA) on reducing blood loss in participants undergoing surgery to remove brain tumors. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does TXA 20 mg/kg IV bolus of TXA, and 1 mg/kg/hr infusion of TXA reduce the amount of estimated blood loss during surgery? 2. Does TXA 20 mg/kg IV bolus of TXA, and 1 mg/kg/hr in…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria are the following: 1. Adult male or female, between 18-80 years of age. 2. Patients are scheduled to undergo a craniotomy for tumor resection. 3. Patients/ Substitute Decision Maker have given written consent to participate. Exclusion Criteria are the following: Patients who mee…
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Stephen Lownie, MD

902-473-6449

stephen.lownie@nshealth.ca

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Lisa Julien, RN BScN

902-473-3877

lisa.julien@nshealth.ca

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