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Effect of Intravenous and Topical Tranexamic Acid on Drain Output in Breast Reduction Surgery
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
Summary
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.
Official title: The Effect of Tranexamic Acid on Drainage Volume and Time to Drain Removal in Reduction Mammaplasty Patients
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2025-11-18
Completion Date
2027-08-31
Last Updated
2026-01-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
IV TXA
Patients randomized to the IV TXA group will receive intravenous Tranexamic acid during the procedure. The dose will be 1g IV infused over approx. 10 minutes prior to skin closure (dosing of approx. 15 mg/kg, capped at 1 g, which is within safe limits).
Topical TXA
Before wound closure, one 15mm round Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain is placed in each breast pocket, exiting through a lateral chest wall stab incision. The randomized topical TXA intervention is then applied through the drain into the breast after skin closure. The drains will then be temporarily clamped for 20 minutes to allow the TXA to dwell in the tissue and exert local effect. After this the clamp is released, the excess fluid sucked off and the drain connected to a drainage bottle.
Topical saline
Before wound closure, one 15mm round Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain is placed in each breast pocket, exiting through a lateral chest wall stab incision. The randomized saline intervention is then applied through the drain into the breast after skin closure. The drains will then be temporarily clamped for 20 minutes to allow the saline to dwell in the tissue and exert local effect. After this the clamp is released, the excess fluid sucked off and the drain connected to a drainage bottle.
Locations (1)
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States