WithdrawnPhase 3

Use of Tranexamic Acid in Blepharoplasties

Stopped: Stopped study due to pharmacy issues before treating patients

United States0Started 2020-02-20

Plain-language summary

The goal of this investigation is to assess whether or not there is a significant difference in the presence and/or degree of post-operative ecchymosis, pain, and edema between groups of patients undergoing upper lid blepharoplasty with traditional local anesthetic (LA) and those who receive tranexamic acid (TXA) in addition to traditional LA.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * any adult patient who is undergoing upper lid blepharoplasty with author Douglas Sidle, MD and who is older than 18 years of age, fluent in English, not on any anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication (e.g. aspirin, clopidogrel, etc.), not diagnosed with a coagulation disorder, not pregnant, not undergoing a simultaneous procedure, and not a Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM) student or Northwestern Memorial (NM) employee. Exclusion Criteria: * less than 18 years of age, not fluent in English, taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet, has coagulation disorder, pregnant, simultaneous procedure, FSM or NM student/employee

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

change in bruising

Timeframe: Surveys will be completed by patients at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months post-operatively

change in bruising a survey to rate pain

Timeframe: Surveys will be completed by patients at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months post-operatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04724772

SponsorNorthwestern University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-07-20

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