TerminatedPhase 4

Impact of Topical Tranexamic Acid in Breast Reconstruction

Stopped: Slow Accrual

United States23 participantsStarted 2023-04-20

Plain-language summary

Improvement in bleeding and bruising has been described by using both intravenous and topical off-label applications of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) in many surgical fields. This trial tests how well applying tranexamic acid (TXA) to the surface of the surgical site (topically) works to reduce post-operative bleeding (hematomas) and fluid collections (seromas) in women undergoing surgery to remove both breasts (bilateral mastectomy) immediately followed by surgery to rebuild the breast (reconstruction). The formation of hematomas and seromas, a common post-mastectomy complication, can interfere with breast reconstruction and increase the risk of infection and wound healing and can potentially delay cancer treatments. TXA is a synthetic molecule that pushes the body's clotting cascade toward clot formation to improve blood clotting. Applying TXA topically to the surgical site before closing the incision may prevent hematoma and seroma formation in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction patients. Participants will be recruited from patients undergoing bilateral mastectomy at University of California, San Francisco.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

. Histologically confirmed breast malignancy OR increased risk for breast cancer
. Age \>= 18 years
. Scheduled to undergo bilateral mastectomy with plastic surgery closure or reconstruction
. Ability to understand a written informed consent document, and the willingness to sign it
. At least 4 weeks post-completion of chemotherapy or radiation therapy

Exclusion criteria

. Any significant medical condition or laboratory abnormalities, which places the subject at unacceptable risk if she were to participate in the study

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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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

Number of Breast Pockets That Develop a Hematoma

Timeframe: Up to 1 month

Number of Breast Pockets That Develop a Seroma

Timeframe: Up to 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05807074

SponsorUniversity of California, San Francisco

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-11-30

Results submitted2025-07-18

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