Tranexamic Acid to Improve Arthroscopic Visualization in Shoulder Surgery

NCT ID: NCT04594408

Last Updated: 2024-04-02

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

128 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-09-01

Study Completion Date

2024-01-01

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to determine if intravenous TXA is a safe alternative to epinephrine in improving arthroscopic shoulder visualization.

Primary Objectives

1. Determine that patients given intravenous tranexamic acid improves surgeon-rated visualization compared to placebo.
2. Determine that intravenous tranexamic acid is a safe alternative to epinephrine mixed irrigation fluid to improve arthroscopic shoulder visualization

Detailed Description

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In the last twenty years, the use of arthroscopy to surgically manage shoulder pathologies has expanded in its indications. The interplay between increased indications, surgeon experience, and improvements in equipment have all propelled arthroscopic shoulder surgery to preferred treatment in managing instability, rotator cuff, and impingement pathology. Obtaining adequate visual clarity is paramount to performing the procedures safely, efficiently, and effectively.

A variety of methods have been employed to improve visualization. This includes tighter control of blood pressure, regional anesthetic, pressure controlled irrigation system, sealed cannulas, electrocautery devices, and injecting epinephrine into irrigation fluid. The use of epinephrine in irrigation fluid has been studied in literature. The results of a few randomized controlled trials demonstrate that the vasoconstrictive properties of epinephrine decrease blood flow and consequently, improves surgeon visualization. However, there has been reports of ventricular tachycardia, lethal arrhythmias, and epinephrine induced pulmonary edema in literature that suggests that the addition of epinephrine in irrigation fluid may have caused these adverse events. Therefore, it is important to examine other alternatives, such as TXA, that can decrease bleeding and improve visualization without potential detrimental effects.

This trial will be conducted in compliance with the protocol, GCP, and the applicable regulatory requirements.

Conditions

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Rotator Cuff Injuries Rotator Cuff Tears Subacromial Impingement Subacromial Impingement Syndrome

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors
Surgeons are blinded to group allocation as all IV bags will have labels appearing identical when turned away from the surgeon. Anesthetists are told not to reveal allocation to the surgeon as well. And patients will not be informed of their allocation.

Study Groups

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No epinephrine or TXA

No intervention given.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Epinephrine in irrigation fluid

Epinephrine intervention used.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Epinephrine

Intervention Type DRUG

1 mL of 1:1000 mixed into irrigation bag.

Intravenous TXA

Tranexamic acid intervention used.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Tranexamic acid

Intervention Type DRUG

1 g IV x 1 dose to be administered intraoperatively.

Epinephrine and TXA

Epinephrine and tranexamic acid intervention used.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Epinephrine and Tranexamic Acid

Intervention Type DRUG

1 mL of 1:1000 epinephrine mixed into irrigation bag, and 1 g tranexamic acid x 1 dose to be administered intraoperatively.

Interventions

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Epinephrine

1 mL of 1:1000 mixed into irrigation bag.

Intervention Type DRUG

Tranexamic acid

1 g IV x 1 dose to be administered intraoperatively.

Intervention Type DRUG

Epinephrine and Tranexamic Acid

1 mL of 1:1000 epinephrine mixed into irrigation bag, and 1 g tranexamic acid x 1 dose to be administered intraoperatively.

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Epi TXA TXA, Epi

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Able to read and understand patient consent form and give informed consent
* Rotator cuff pathology or impingement that have clinical indications for shoulder arthroscopy surgery (either rotator cuff repair or subacromial decompression

Exclusion Criteria

* Have an active thromboembolic event
* Allergies or hypersensitivies to TXA or any of the ingredients
* Have a seizure disorder
* On hormonal contraceptives
* Pregnant
* History of venous thromboembolism in the previous 12 months, or requiring lifelong anticoagulation related to previous VTE. VTE is defined as a cerebrovascular event (stroke, transient ischemic attack, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism or with a history of hypercoagulable disorders (i.e. Factor V Lieden, antiphospholipid antibody)
* Acquired disturbances of colour vision
* Hematuria with renal cause
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University of Manitoba

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Panam Clinic

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Jason Old, MD, FRCSC

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Pan Am Clinic

Locations

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Pan Am Clinic

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Site Status

Countries

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Canada

References

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Jensen KH, Werther K, Stryger V, Schultz K, Falkenberg B. Arthroscopic shoulder surgery with epinephrine saline irrigation. Arthroscopy. 2001 Jul;17(6):578-81. doi: 10.1053/jars.2001.23590.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 11447543 (View on PubMed)

Morrison DS, Schaefer RK, Friedman RL. The relationship between subacromial space pressure, blood pressure, and visual clarity during arthroscopic subacromial decompression. Arthroscopy. 1995 Oct;11(5):557-60. doi: 10.1016/0749-8063(95)90131-0.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 8534296 (View on PubMed)

Ogilvie-Harris DJ, Weisleder L. Fluid pump systems for arthroscopy: a comparison of pressure control versus pressure and flow control. Arthroscopy. 1995 Oct;11(5):591-5. doi: 10.1016/0749-8063(95)90137-x.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 8534302 (View on PubMed)

Avery DM 3rd, Gibson BW, Carolan GF. Surgeon-rated visualization in shoulder arthroscopy: a randomized blinded controlled trial comparing irrigation fluid with and without epinephrine. Arthroscopy. 2015 Jan;31(1):12-8. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2014.08.010. Epub 2014 Nov 6.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 25442659 (View on PubMed)

van Montfoort DO, van Kampen PM, Huijsmans PE. Epinephrine Diluted Saline-Irrigation Fluid in Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: A Significant Improvement of Clarity of Visual Field and Shortening of Total Operation Time. A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arthroscopy. 2016 Mar;32(3):436-44. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2015.08.027.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Mazzocca AD, Meneghini RM, Chhablani R, Badrinath SK, Cole BJ, Bush-Joseph CA. Epinephrine-induced pulmonary edema during arthroscopic knee surgery. A case report. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2003 May;85(5):913-5. doi: 10.2106/00004623-200305000-00023. No abstract available.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Cho SH, Yi JW, Kwack YH, Park SW, Kim MK, Rhee YG. Ventricular tachycardia during arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a report of two cases. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2010 Mar;130(3):353-6. doi: 10.1007/s00402-009-0820-1. Epub 2009 Jan 29.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Karns JL. Epinephrine-induced potentially lethal arrhythmia during arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a case report. AANA J. 1999 Oct;67(5):419-21.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Benoni G, Fredin H. Fibrinolytic inhibition with tranexamic acid reduces blood loss and blood transfusion after knee arthroplasty: a prospective, randomised, double-blind study of 86 patients. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1996 May;78(3):434-40.

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Other Identifiers

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PA2018-001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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