Transbronchial cryobiopsies are common procedures used to obtain tissue samples from airways for diagnostic purposes. While these procedures are safe, there is a risk of bleeding from the biopsy site. We are conducting a research study to assess the safety and effectiveness of using tranexamic acid prior to undergoing a transbronchial cryobiopsy.
Prophylactic tranexamic acid will be instilled via endobronchial route in all patients undergoing transbronchial cryobiopsy. The medication will be administered through the bronchoscope one minute prior to the cryobiopsy. 500 mg of TXA diluted in 10 ml of saline and the procedure would be carried out as usual. The study will be a prospective, single-arm, non-randomized trial Location: Ascension Via Christi Saint Francis. Medication: Tranexamic acid 500 milligrams per 5 mL ampule (Baxter, NDC 43066-008-01) mixed with 10 mL normal saline. Patients: A total of 100 patients will be enrolled in the study.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
100
Prophylactic tranexamic acid will be instilled via endobronchial route in all patients undergoing transbronchial cryobiopsy. The medication will be administered through the bronchoscope one minute prior to the cryobiopsy. 500 mg of TXA diluted in 10 ml of saline and the procedure would be carried out as usual.
Ascension Via Christi
Wichita, Kansas, United States
Major Hemorrhage
Ordinal scale of less severe to most severe 1\. No hemorrhage 2. Minor hemorrhage 3. Intermediate hemorrhage 4. Major hemorrhage
Time frame: up to 2 hours post procedure
Early termination of the procedure due to bleeding
Time frame: up to 2 hours post procedure
Rate of intermediate hemorrhage
Time frame: up to 2 hours post procedure
Rate of minor hemorrhage
Time frame: up to 2 hours post procedure
Inadequate tissue sampling due to bleeding
y/n
Time frame: up to 2 hours post procedure
Graded use of other measures to control bleeding (not prophylactic)
In order of escalating interventions (severity): use of iced saline, epinephrine, mainstem intubation, embolization
Time frame: up to 2 hours post procedure
Unplanned hospital admission for bleeding complications
hospital readmission
Time frame: 2 hours post procedure uo to 30 days post procedure
Acute cardiovascular side effects
thrombosis events
Time frame: up to 30 days post procedure
All cause 28 day mortality
morality rate
Time frame: up to 28 days post procedure
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