TranExamic Atomized for Pediatric Post-Operative Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: Pilot Study

NCT ID: NCT06580509

Last Updated: 2025-12-23

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

EARLY_PHASE1

Total Enrollment

12 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-12-31

Study Completion Date

2028-09-30

Brief Summary

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After a child has their tonsils removed, sometimes they might bleed which can be a problem. There is a special mist medicine called nebulized tranexamic acid (TXA) that might help stop the bleeding without having to touch the sore spot. If this mist works well, it could help kids get better by making sure they don't have to go back for more surgery or need blood from someone else. Not having another surgery is good because it means kids won't have to sleep under medicine again, which can sometimes be risky for their brains and breathing, and they won't feel as scared or hurt.

Detailed Description

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The study intervention involves administering nebulized tranexamic acid (TXA) to pediatric patients with traumatic hemorrhage (PTH). The intervention consists of three consecutive doses of nebulized TXA.

The dosage of nebulized TXA is adjusted based on the child's weight. For children weighing more than 25 kg, each dose is 500 mg. For children weighing less than 25 kg, each dose is 250 mg.

Frequency: The three doses of nebulized TXA are administered consecutively over the course of approximately an hour. Administration Method: Nebulized TXA is delivered through a nebulizer device. A nebulizer converts the liquid medication into a fine mist or aerosol, which is then inhaled by the patient. This method allows the medication to be delivered directly to the respiratory tract, where it can exert its effect on the bleeding site. Delivery Setting: The intervention may take place in a clinical setting, such as a hospital or outpatient clinic, where nebulizer devices and medical supervision are readily available. Each patient receives three nebulized independent doses of TXA in succession. The delivery of the intervention is carried out by healthcare professionals trained in administering nebulized medications.

Conditions

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Hemorrhage, Surgical Tonsillar Bleeding

Keywords

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Tranexamic Acid Nebulizer Post tonsillectomy hemorrhabe

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Two arm randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators
To maintain blinding, all personnel except the investigational pharmacist and/or statistician will be unaware of the administered drug.

The randomization schedule will be pre-determined by a central randomization process and prepared as "use next boxes" to streamline the process at enrollment

Study Groups

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Nebulized Tranexamic Acid

Subjects will be adminstered nebulized TXA post-tonsillectomy if they return to the emergency room with hemorrhage after surgery

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Tranexamic Acid Injectable Product

Intervention Type DRUG

Participants will receive three doses of TXA 500 mg (5 mL of TXA 100mg/ml) nebulized using a PARI LC D Disposable Nebulizer or equivalent over 10-15 minutes using 8 or greater liter/minute of gas flow.

Nebulized Saline

Subjects will be adminstered nebulized saline post-tonsillectomy if they return to the emergency room with hemorrhage after surgery

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Normal Saline

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will receive three 5 ml doses of placebo (normal saline) nebulized using a PARI LC D Disposable Nebulizer or equivalent over 10-15 minutes using 8 or greater liter/minute of gas flow.

Interventions

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Tranexamic Acid Injectable Product

Participants will receive three doses of TXA 500 mg (5 mL of TXA 100mg/ml) nebulized using a PARI LC D Disposable Nebulizer or equivalent over 10-15 minutes using 8 or greater liter/minute of gas flow.

Intervention Type DRUG

Normal Saline

Participants will receive three 5 ml doses of placebo (normal saline) nebulized using a PARI LC D Disposable Nebulizer or equivalent over 10-15 minutes using 8 or greater liter/minute of gas flow.

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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TXA 100mg/ml 0.9% saline solution

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Received a tonsillectomy
2. Presents to the ED with secondary\* post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage
3. Children between age of 2 to 17 years of age (i.e., before their 18th birthday) \*Secondary post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage is defined as greater than 24 hours from their primary tonsillectomy operation (arrival in recovery/PACU).

Exclusion Criteria

1. Known and documented bleeding or clotting disorder.
2. Known pregnancy.
3. Patients with known hypersensitivity or allergic response to tranexamic acid.
4. Parents or guardians who cannot communicate in English or Spanish.
5. Intubation prior to enrollment.
6. Previously enrolled patients.
Minimum Eligible Age

2 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

17 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Andrew D Meyer, MD, MS

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Locations

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University Hospital

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Andrew D Meyer, MD, MS

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 210-567-4424

Email: [email protected]

Stephanie Perez, MHA

Role: CONTACT

Phone: (210) 450-8973

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Andrew D Meyer, MD, MS

Role: primary

Stephanie Perez

Role: backup

Other Identifiers

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STUDY00000638

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id