Status:

COMPLETED

Can the Prophylactic Administration of Tranexamic Acid Reduce Blood Loss After Robotic-assisted Radical Prostatectomy?

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital Hradec Kralove

Conditions:

Robotic-assisted Radical Prostatectomy

Eligibility:

MALE

18-75 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The prophylactic administration of tranexamic acid reduces blood loss during procedures at high risk of perioperative bleeding. Several studies in neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, and orthopedics confir...

Detailed Description

Prostate adenocarcinoma is the second most common malignancy and the second most common cause of death due to malignancy in men. Standard treatment includes radical prostatectomy or radiotherapy in pa...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients scheduled for robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy without pelvic lymph node dissection
  • Signed informed consent provided
  • Body mass index ≤ 35
  • Age of the patient ≤ 75 years
  • Operating surgeon with experience \> 100 cases

Exclusion

  • Body mass index \> 35
  • Age of the patient \> 75 years
  • Coagulation disorder (congenital or iatrogenic due to the chronic use of anticoagulants)
  • Thromboembolic, cerebral, or an acute coronary event within the 6 months prior to prostatectomy
  • Chronic renal insufficiency (arbitrary cut-off level of creatinine 200 μmol/l)
  • Allergic reaction to tranexamic acid
  • Operating surgeon with experience \< 100 cases
  • Participation in other study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 24 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 30 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

200 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04319614

Start Date

February 24 2020

End Date

June 30 2022

Last Update

November 9 2022

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University Hospital Hradec Králové

Hradec Králové, Czechia, 50005