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TREATT : A double blind, randomised controlled TRial EvaluAting the safety and efficacy of Tranexamic acid in patients with haematological malignancies with severe Thrombocytopenia

Male or<br/>FemaleGender Male or
Female

RecruitingStatus Recruiting

Systemic<br/>Therapy TrialTypeSystemic
Therapy Trial

ThreePhase Three

18-75Age 18-75

Blood<br/>CancersCancer LocationBlood
Cancers

Systemic therapy | Blood / Myeloma / LymphomaEssential Thrombocytosis,Leukaemia,Lymphoma,Multiple Myeloma

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This phase III trial is trying to determine whether it is effective to give tranexamic acid (a drug that reduces heavy bleeding) to patients with Thrombocytopenia.
 

This trial is treating patients with Essential Thrombocytosis.

This is a systemic therapy.

You may be able to join this trial if:

  • You have had a certain type of treatment or surgical procedure.

You may be excluded from this trial if:

  • You have a certain disease or psychological condition.
  • You have previously been treated (or are currently being treated) on a clinical trial.

Clinical trials have complex eligibility criteria - talk to your doctor about your interest in this trial.

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Scientific Title

A double blind, randomised controlled TRial EvaluAting the safety and efficacy of Tranexamic acid in patients with haematological malignancies with severe Thrombocytopenia

Other Non-Commercial Sponsor

National Health Service Blood & Transplant

Summary

Patients with cancers of the blood often develop low blood cell 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). But recent studies have indicated that many patients continue to experience bleeding, despite the use of platelet transfusions. Tranexamic acid is a type of drug that is called an antifibrinolytic. These drugs act to reduce the breakdown of clots formed in response to bleeding. These drugs have been used widely in both elective and emergency surgery and have been shown to decrease blood loss and the use of red cell transfusions. The purpose of this study is to test whether giving tranexamic acid to patients receiving treatment for blood cancers reduces the risk of bleeding or death, and the need for platelet transfusions. Patients will be randomised to receive tranexamic acid (given intravenously through a drip, or orally) or a placebo. We will measure the rates of bleeding daily using a short structured assessment of bleeding, and we will record the number of transfusions given to patients.

Recruiting Hospitals Read MoreRead more

Monash Health Haematology Research Unit
Clayton
Miss Jeanette Gamgee
jeanette.gamgee@monashhealth.org
03 9594 4044

St Vincent's Hospital, Haematology Oncology Research
Fitzroy
Ms Lisa Demosthenous
lisa.demosthenous@svha.org.au
03 9231 3182

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Alfred Hospital, Malignant Haematology & Stem Cell Transplantation Service
Prahran
Ms Flora Yuen
flora.yuen@alfred.org.au
03 9076 5407

Barwon Health, University Hospital Geelong
Geelong
Haematology Team
HaematologyTrials@barwonhealth.org.au

PCCTU (Parkville Cancer Clinical Trials Unit) *
Parkville
Enquiries Line Coordinator
clinicaltrials.enquiries@petermac.org
03 8559 7456 (9am-2pm, Mon-Fri)

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