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Tranexamic Acid in Reducing Gross Hemorrhage and Transfusions of Spine Surgeries

Intravenous Versus Topical Use of Tranexamic Acid in Reducing Gross Hemorrhage and Transfusions of Spine Surgeries (TARGETS) : A Prospective, Randomized, Double Blind, Head-to-head Comparison Study

Status
UNKNOWN
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03011866
Acronym
TARGETS
Enrollment
176
Registered
2017-01-05
Start date
2017-02-28
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2017-01-05

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Intervertebral Disc Displacement, Spinal Stenosis

Brief summary

Multilevel decompression and bone graft fusion is a most effective measure for treating degenerative lumbar spinal diseases. Yet, the surgery is commonly associated with large amount of perioperative blood loss and high demand for homologous blood transfusion. Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been proved as efficient in reducing the gross blood loss in various kinds of surgeries. However, high quality evidence of its efficacy and safety is still lacking in lumbar spinal surgeries. Besides, systemic use of TXA carries the risks of thromboembolic complications such as deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, thus the optimal drug delivery route of TXA remains undetermined. The aim of this study is to test the non-inferiority of topical TXA application to its intravenous use in multilevel decompression and bone graft fusion surgeries. A prospective, randomized, double-blind, head-to-head comparison study design will be adopted.

Interventions

DRUGWound topically irrigated with 500mg TXA
DRUG1mg/kg/hr TXA intravenous infusion till the last suture

Sponsors

Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
50 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA)classification of physical status I-II. * Aged over 50yrs. * Patients suffering from spinal stenosis or intervertebral disc displacement and require multilevel decompression and bone graft fusion surgeries. * Written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

* ASA III-IV. * Age≤ 50yrs. * History of chronic renal dysfunction (preoperative blood creatinine\> 120mmol/L), liver dysfunction (preoperative blood aspartate or alanine aminotransferase\> 50 units/L) or history of coronary artery disease with stent placement. * Abnormal preoperative coagulation profile (preoperative prothrombin time elongation\> 3s, activated partial thromboplastin time elongation\> 10s, platelet counts\< 100\*10\^9/L or \>400\*10\^9/L, or INR\> 1.4). * Pre-existing anemia (male\< 12g/dL, female\<11g/dL). * Long-term medications of aspirin and/or other anticoagulants. * Patients known as allergic to TXA. * Patients who have religious and/or other beliefs limiting blood transfusion. * Dura mater laceration and/or unexpected massive bleeding during operation. * Cell saver application during operation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Perioperative Total blood loss (TBL)Since operation initiation till postoperative day 3 (POD3)TBL= PBV\*(hematocrit on postoperative day 3- preoperative hematocrit)/average hematocrit; Predicted blood volume(PBV)= k1\* height\^3(m)+ k2\* weight(kg)+ k3 (female: k1=0.3561, k2=0.03308, k3=0.1833, male: k1=0.3669, k2=0.03219, k3=0.6041)

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Visible postoperative blood loss within 24hrs0- 24hrs postoperatively
Visible postoperative blood loss within 48hrs0- 48hrs postoperatively
Combined visible perioperative blood lossSince operation initiation till postoperative 48hrsCombined visible perioperative blood loss= visible intraoperative blood loss + visible postoperative blood loss within 24hrs + visible postoperative blood loss within 48hrs
Total postoperative blood loss0- 48hrs postoperativelyTotal postoperative blood loss= drainage day1(ml)\* drainage Hct day1(%)/blood Hct day1(%)+ drainage day2(ml)\* drainage Hct day2(%)/blood Hct day2(%)
Postoperative hidden blood loss (HBL)48hrs postoperativelyHBL=TBL- combined visible perioperative blood loss
Postoperative prothrombin time(PT)Tested at operation completion, postoperative 24hrs and postoperative 48hrs
Postoperative activated partial thromboplastin time(APTT)Tested at operation completion, postoperative 24hrs and postoperative 48hrs
Postoperative fibrinogen level(Fbg)Tested at operation completion, postoperative 24hrs and postoperative 48hrs
Postoperative international normalized ratio(INR)Tested at operation completion, postoperative 24hrs and postoperative 48hrs
Visible intraoperative blood lossSince operation initiation till operation completion, an average of 120min
Postoperative K timeTested at operation completion, postoperative 24hrs and postoperative 48hrs, using thromboelastography tests.
Postoperative maximum amplitude (MA)Tested at operation completion, postoperative 24hrs and postoperative 48hrs, using thromboelastography tests.
Postoperative lysis after 30 minutes(LY 30)Tested at operation completion, postoperative 24hrs and postoperative 48hrs, using thromboelastography tests.
Postoperative hemoglobin nadirSince operation completion till postoperative 48hrs
Perioperative transfusion ratesSince operation initiation till postoperative 48hrs
Perioperative transfusion amountsSince operation initiation till postoperative 48hrs
Length of hospital stayA single inpatient duration since the day of admission till the day of discharge, an average of 1 weekLength of hospital stay is calculated by subtracting day of admission from day of discharge.
Adverse event ratesSince operation initiation till postoperative 48hrsAdverse events include deep venous thrombosis, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, cerebrovascular disease, impaired liver function, impaired renal function and incisional hematoma/ infection.
Postoperative R timeTested at operation completion, postoperative 24hrs and postoperative 48hrs, using thromboelastography tests.

Contacts

Primary ContactQianyu Zhuang, M.D.
zhuangqianyu@pumch.cn86-13552869326
Backup ContactQianyu Zhuang, M.D.
zhuangqianyu@126.com86-13552869326

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 4, 2026