Prophylactic Tranexamic Acid Versus Adrenaline During Flexible Bronchoscopy (NCT06145191) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Prophylactic Tranexamic Acid Versus Adrenaline During Flexible Bronchoscopy
Croatia1,013 participantsStarted 2023-12-18
Plain-language summary
Endobronchial bleeding is a common complication of bronchoscopy. Major bleeding, although rare, can be life threatening and often requires advanced therapeutic interventional pulmonary procedures which are not widely available. Minor bleeding can negatively impact outcomes such as diagnostic yield, sample size and bronchoscopy duration. Both adrenaline and tranexamic acid are successfully used topically for hemostasis during diagnostic bronchoscopy. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of prophylactically applied adrenaline and tranexamic acid in bleeding prevention during diagnostic bronchoscopy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All patients undergoing diagnostic bronchoscopy with sampling (including transbronchial biopsy, endobronchial forceps biopsy, brushing, transbronchial needle aspiration)
* Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any existing contraindication for diagnostic bronchoscopy
* Coagulopathy (PV INR \> 1.3)
* Thrombocytopenia (\<50x10\*9 or anemia (Hgb \<80 g/L)
* DOAC, LMWH or antiplatelet drug therapy
* Thrombophilia, history of pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis
* Contraindication for endobronchial application of adrenaline
* Uncontrolled coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease or arrhythmia
* Uncontrolled pulmonary hypertension
* Cardiovascular decompensation
* Severe hypoxia (PaO2 \<60mmHg, SaO2 \<90% with an FiO2 \>=60%)
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
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Number (N) of bleeding episodes / bleeding rate (%) in each group
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1.5 years