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Hematoma PostoperativePhase 4TREX-ARMNCT04947514

Use of Tranexamic Acid in Reduction Mammoplasty

A Phase 4 study testing Tranexamic acid in people with Hematoma Postoperative and Venous Thromboembolism, run by Montefiore Medical Center at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Breast reduction mammoplasty (BRM) is among the most commonly performed procedures in plastic surgery. However, postoperative hematoma is one of the most common complications following BRM. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Tranexamic acid
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
98 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
29 Oct 2021to 13 Jul 2022
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Being over the age of 18
  • Undergoing bilateral reduction mammoplasty at the Hutchinson Metro Center of Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York

Who cannot join

  • Oncologic breast reduction
  • Unilateral breast reduction
  • History of thromboembolic disease
  • History of bleeding diatheses
  • History of stroke
  • History of seizure disorder
  • Currently pregnant
  • Severe comorbidity (defined as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) fitness grade IV or above)

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Montefiore Medical Center Hutchinson Metro Center Campus

    The Bronx, New York, 10461

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About this study

Official title: Use of TRanEXamic Acid in Reduction Mammoplasty (TREX-ARM): a Double-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial

Breast reduction mammoplasty (BRM) is among the most commonly performed procedures in plastic surgery. However, postoperative hematoma is one of the most common complications following BRM. Hematoma-related complications include unplanned surgery, need for blood transfusion, wound healing issues, and unfavorable surgical outcomes.

Tranexamic acid has emerged in the literature as a promising agent that reduces perioperative blood loss and need for transfusion. However, despite its consistently reported efficacy, low cost, and favorable safety profile, tranexamic acid remains underutilized in plastic surgery.

The investigators propose a prospective, double-blinded randomized controlled study of the efficacy of tranexamic acid in reducing hematoma development in patients undergoing reduction mammoplasty. The investigators hope to contribute to the growing body of literature supporting tranexamic acid to reduce unwanted surgical bleeding.

Read the detailed description

Prevention of perioperative blood loss is a chief consideration in plastic surgery. Breast reduction mammoplasty (BRM) is one of the most commonly performed procedures in plastic surgery, with over 100,000 performed in the United States in 2019 alone. Postoperative hematomas are among the most frequent complications following BRM, with a reported incidence between 0.3-7% in the literature. Many of these hematomas require blood transfusions and/or urgent surgical evacuation to avoid the consequent wound healing issues arising from increased tension on the closure.

Tranexamic acid (TXA) has emerged in the literature as a promising agent that reduces perioperative blood loss and need for transfusion. TXA is an antifibrinolytic agent that acts by stabilizing clot formation, and may be administered intravenously, orally, or topically. Topical administration of TXA has been shown to be as efficacious as intravenous dosing, though with substantially less systemic absorption. Multiple randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that TXA significantly reduces intraoperative bleeding and need for subsequent blood transfusion, without an increased risk of thromboembolic events. Moreover, TXA has been shown to be cost-effective in the surgical setting, not only by reducing direct hospital costs (drug and blood products), but also by decreasing subsequent costs by shortening length of stay and lowering the incidence of complications. However, the use of TXA in plastic surgery has not been well described.

The investigators propose a prospective, double-blinded randomized controlled study of the efficacy of TXA in patients undergoing BRM. The primary outcome variable will be the rate of hematoma development. The secondary outcome variables will be the incidence of blood transfusion and the incidence of thromboembolic events. The investigators will also collect a broad range of preoperative variables, surgical details, and other characteristics that may impact the perioperative bleeding risk. All patients eligible for reduction mammoplasty between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022 will be included in this study. The investigators hypothesize that use of TXA will decrease total perioperative blood loss, hematoma formation, and transfusion rates following reduction mammoplasty without increasing the incidence of thromboembolic events. Better understanding of the effect of TXA in reduction mammoplasty may be of great utility to the field of plastic surgery.

Being tested
Tranexamic acid, Placebo (topical saline)
Keywords
breast reduction mammoplasty, hematoma, tranexamic acid
Medical subject headings
Venous Thromboembolism, Hematoma

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Tranexamic acidDrug

    Also called Cyklokapron

    Topical tranexamic acid (1000mg) will be administered to the raw surface of the breast prior to closure of the incisions.

  • Placebo (topical saline)Other

    The untreated breast will receive topical saline.

Study groups in NCT04947514
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Treatment Side (Right or Left)OtherEach patient undergoing routine bilateral breast reduction will be randomized to receive the study drug (topical tranexamic acid) either to the right or left breast at the conclusion of the operation, prior to closure of the incisions. The other breast will receive topical saline.
Receives: Drug: Tranexamic acid
Non-Treatment Side (Right or Left)OtherEach patient undergoing routine bilateral breast reduction will be randomized to receive the study drug (topical tranexamic acid) either to the right or left breast at the conclusion of the operation, prior to closure of the incisions. The other breast will receive topical saline.
Receives: Other: Placebo (topical saline)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of Breasts With Development of Hematoma

    The number of breasts with clinically significant hematoma (collection of blood under the skin) requiring either conservative management or operative washout was determined.

    Measured: Up to 30 days

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Number of Participants Requiring a Blood Transfusion

    The number of participants requiring blood transfusion was based on the postoperative decline in hematocrit level

    Measured: Up to 30 days

  2. Number of Participants With Deep Vein Thrombosis/Venous Thromboembolism

    Incidence of clinically significant deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism detected on imaging (ultrasound or CT scan)

    Measured: Up to 30 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted1 Jul 2021
  2. Study start29 Oct 2021
  3. Primary completion13 Jul 2022
  4. Study completion13 Jul 2022

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
Each patient undergoing routine bilateral breast reduction randomized to receive the study drug in either the right or left breast
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider
Enrolment
98 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04947514
Sponsor's protocol ID
2021-13090
Acronym
TREX-ARM
Status last verified
Mar 2023
First submitted
23 Jun 2021
Last updated
10 Apr 2023
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Kaoutzanis C, Winocour J, Gupta V, Ganesh Kumar N, Sarosiek K, Wormer B, Tokin C, Grotting JC, Higdon KK. Incidence and Risk Factors for Major Hematomas in Aesthetic Surgery: Analysis of 129,007 Patients. Aesthet Surg J. 2017 Oct 16;37(10):1175-1185. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjx062.

    PubMed 28398469
  • Brown S, Yao A, Taub PJ. Antifibrinolytic Agents in Plastic Surgery: Current Practices and Future Directions. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jun;141(6):937e-949e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000004421.

    PubMed 29794717
  • Dadure C, Sauter M, Bringuier S, Bigorre M, Raux O, Rochette A, Canaud N, Capdevila X. Intraoperative tranexamic acid reduces blood transfusion in children undergoing craniosynostosis surgery: a randomized double-blind study. Anesthesiology. 2011 Apr;114(4):856-61. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0b013e318210f9e3.

    PubMed 21358317
  • Henry DA, Carless PA, Moxey AJ, O'Connell D, Stokes BJ, Fergusson DA, Ker K. Anti-fibrinolytic use for minimising perioperative allogeneic blood transfusion. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011 Jan 19;(1):CD001886. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001886.pub3.

    PubMed 21249650
  • Guerriero C, Cairns J, Perel P, Shakur H, Roberts I; CRASH 2 trial collaborators. Cost-effectiveness analysis of administering tranexamic acid to bleeding trauma patients using evidence from the CRASH-2 trial. PLoS One. 2011 May 3;6(5):e18987. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0018987.

    PubMed 21559279
  • Rohrich RJ, Cho MJ. The Role of Tranexamic Acid in Plastic Surgery: Review and Technical Considerations. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Feb;141(2):507-515. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000003926.

    PubMed 28938364
  • Weissler JM, Banuelos J, Jacobson SR, Manrique OJ, Nguyen MT, Harless CA, Tran NV, Martinez-Jorge J. Intravenous Tranexamic Acid in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Safely Reduces Hematoma without Thromboembolic Events. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Aug;146(2):238-245. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000006967.

    PubMed 32740567
  • Ausen K, Fossmark R, Spigset O, Pleym H. Randomized clinical trial of topical tranexamic acid after reduction mammoplasty. Br J Surg. 2015 Oct;102(11):1348-53. doi: 10.1002/bjs.9878.

    PubMed 26349843
  • Rubio GA, Zoghbi Y, Karcutskie CA, Thaller SR. Incidence and risk factors for venous thromboembolism in bilateral breast reduction surgery: An analysis of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2017 Nov;70(11):1514-1519. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2017.05.050. Epub 2017 Jun 2.

    PubMed 28655514
  • Xie J, Hu Q, Huang Q, Ma J, Lei Y, Pei F. Comparison of intravenous versus topical tranexamic acid in primary total hip and knee arthroplasty: An updated meta-analysis. Thromb Res. 2017 May;153:28-36. doi: 10.1016/j.thromres.2017.03.009. Epub 2017 Mar 10.

    PubMed 28319822

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Tranexamic acid in people with Hematoma Postoperative and Venous Thromboembolism, run by Montefiore Medical Center at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Apr 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 10 Apr 2023). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Breasts With Development of Hematoma (time frame: Up to 30 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04947514, which also lists 10 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Apr 2023.

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