The Effects of Intraoperative Tranexamic Acid on Perioperative Bleeding In Craniotomies (NCT06229483)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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 infusion of TXA prevent re-operation, disability or death related to bleeding inside the head during and after surgery? Participants are randomized to receive 20 mg/kg IV bolus of TXA or matching placebo within 30 minutes of start of surger, and then 1 mg/kg/hr infusion of TXA or matching from the start of surgery to end of surgery. Treatment allocation is blinded. Investigator will compare the two treatment arms to see whether there are differences in the amount of blood loss during surgery and bleeding-related complications. Investigators will also monitor for any side effects of TXA.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Nova Scotia Health Authority- Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center — Halifax, Nova Scotia
Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Nova Scotia Health Authority- Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center — Halifax, Nova Scotia
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (902) 473-6449
Email: stephen.lownie@nshealth.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.