Status:
UNKNOWN
The Role of Tranexamic Acid in Reducing Post Operative Hand Edema After Hand and Wrist Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Ruby Grewal
Conditions:
Hand Injuries and Disorders
Distal Radius Fracture
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
Hand edema following hand surgery is a common yet devastating side effect that can lead to early stiffness, prolonged rehabilitation and diminished function. These factors can reduce a patient's quali...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All patients \>18 years old undergoing distal radius fracture open reduction and internal fixation through a volar approach at St. Joseph's hospital in London, Ontario
- All patients \>18 years old undergoing open fasciectomy for Dupuytren's disease at St. Joseph's hospital in London, Ontario
Exclusion
- Revision surgery
- Distal radius fractures treated with additive or alternative approaches and fixation to the volar approach
- Known history of lymphedema or lymph node dissection on either upper extremity
- Known allergic reaction to TXA
- Cardiovascular problems (history of myocardial infraction, angina, and atrial fibrillation)
- Cerebrovascular conditions (history of previous stroke)
- Thromboembolic disorders (history of deep vein thrombosis \[DVT\] or pulmonary embolism \[PE\]), clotting disorders)
- Known seizure disorder
- Currently on dialysis
- Current pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Current use of hormone contraception
- Unable to read consent and patient surveys related to the study in English
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04907812
Start Date
June 1 2021
End Date
June 1 2022
Last Update
June 1 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Lawson Health Research Institute
London, Ontario, Canada