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Effect of Intravenous and Topical Tranexamic Acid on Drain Output in Breast Reduction Surgery
Led by Massachusetts General Hospital · Updated on 2026-01-16
160
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
93 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to evaluate whether tranexamic acid (TXA), a medication that helps reduce bleeding, can decrease fluid drainage after breast reduction surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either intravenous TXA or no TXA during surgery. Additionally, one breast will receive TXA through the surgical drain, while the other will receive saline. This approach allows to compare the effects of TXA on fluid buildup and healing. The goal is to improve recovery and reduce complications after breast reduction surgery.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effect of Intravenous and Topical Tranexamic Acid on Drain Output in Breast Reduction Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18 years or older
- Elective bilateral breast reduction
- Patient understands and is willing to participate in the study
- Patient willing to and capable of providing informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Age less than 18 years old
- Prior radiation to the breast
- Secondary/Revision breast reduction
- Known coagulopathy or bleeding disorders
- Intraoperative coagulopathy
- History of seizures
- Active smokers
- Allergy or contraindication to TXA
- Pregnant or breastfeeding patients
- Patient is unable or unwilling to complete the anticipated study follow-up
- Inability to understand the aims and objectives of the study
- Inability to or unwilling to provide informed consent
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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