Study of how tranexamic acid works in ovarian cancer patients

Pharmacokinetic Study and Clinical Efficacy Observation of Different Routes of Tranexamic Acid Infusion in Advanced Ovarian Cancer Cell Reduction Surgery

Not applicable Interventional Zhejiang Cancer Hospital · NCT06728670

This study is testing how well tranexamic acid works in reducing blood loss during surgery for women with advanced ovarian cancer by comparing two different ways of giving the medication.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages20 Years to 64 Years
SexFemale
SponsorZhejiang Cancer Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hangzhou, Zhejiang)
Trial IDNCT06728670 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the pharmacokinetics of tranexamic acid (TXA) in adult women with advanced ovarian cancer undergoing cytoreductive surgery. It aims to compare the effects of TXA administered through intravenous and intramuscular routes on intraoperative blood loss, transfusion volume, and postoperative complications. A total of 30 patients will be recruited, and their pharmacokinetic parameters will be recorded to understand how different administration methods impact treatment outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult women aged 20-64 with advanced ovarian cancer (stage III-IV) who are scheduled for cytoreductive surgery.

Not a fit: Patients with renal or liver dysfunction, serious mental illness, bleeding disorders, or those allergic to TXA may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could optimize the use of tranexamic acid to reduce blood loss and improve recovery in ovarian cancer patients undergoing surgery.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on the pharmacokinetics of TXA in ovarian cancer patients, previous studies have shown its effectiveness in reducing blood loss in surgical settings.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adult women aged 20-64 diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer undergoing cytoreductive surgery
2. The cancer stage is III-IV
3. ASA classification II-III
4. Surgical duration\>2 hours

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Renal dysfunction (serum creatinine\>200 mmol/L) or liver dysfunction (Child Turcote classification\>6)
2. Has a history of serious mental illness or disorders, epilepsy, visual impairment
3. Previous or current bleeding disorders, coagulation dysfunction, or thromboembolic events
4. Lower limb venous thrombosis
5. Anticoagulants or antifibrinolytic drugs used before surgery within the past month
6. Allergic to TXA

Where this trial is running

Hangzhou, Zhejiang

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Ovarian Neoplasm EpithelialTranexamic acidpharmacokinetics
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