Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Evolution of Thromboelastography During Tranexamic Acid Treatment

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Evolution of Thromboelastography During Tranexamic Acid Treatment

Official Title: Study of Thromboelastography During Tranexamic Acid Treatment in Preventing Bleeding in Patients With Haematological Malignancies Presenting Severe Thrombocytopenia (TTRAP-bleeding)

Study ID: NCT03801122

Conditions

Hematological Malignancies Treated With Intensive Chemotherapy

Interventions

Tranexamic acid

Study Description

Brief Summary: Patients with hematological malignancies are at increased risk of bleeding, especially during intensive chemotherapy. The aim of this study is to compare by thromboelastography changes during the intensive chemotherapy in patients with hematological malignancies.

Detailed Description: Patients with hematological malignancies often develop low platelet counts either as a consequence of the disease or the treatment by chemotherapy or stem cell transplantation. Platelet transfusions are commonly given to raise any low platelet count and reduce the risk of clinical bleeding (prophylaxis) or stop active bleeding (therapy). The last studies have showed that many patients continue to experience bleeding, despite the use of platelet transfusions. Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic agent. It reduces the breakdown of clots formed. This treatment is widely used in medicine (e.g. emergency, surgery, post-partum) and decreases blood loss and the use of red cell transfusions. The purpose of this study is to test different doses of tranexamic acid (full dose: 3g/day and half dose (1.5g/day) and to study its effect by thromboelastography, with the aim to determine the optimal posology for further clinical studies.