Pharmacokinetics of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) in Children Undergoing Repair of Congenital Heart Defects Utilizing Cardiopulmonary Bypass
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observational
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to measure blood levels of TXA in children having cardiac surgery which requires cardiopulmonary bypass. TXA is used to reduce bleeding during surgery. This study will help determine if the current dosing of TXA results in therapeutic blood levels.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for all trials
Started Jan 2010
Longer than P75 for all trials
1 active site
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Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2010
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
January 8, 2010
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
January 11, 2010
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
November 1, 2014
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2014
CompletedJuly 30, 2015
June 1, 2011
4.8 years
January 8, 2010
July 29, 2015
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Determine TXA blood levels in children having cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. The current dosing recommendations will be utilized.
multiple times thoughout surgery
Study Arms (3)
children less than 2 months old
children 2 months to 12 months old
Children > 2 months old and less than or equal to 20 kg
Eligibility Criteria
Children with congenital heart defects having cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass
You may qualify if:
- congenital heart disease requiring surgical repair with cardiopulmonary bypass
You may not qualify if:
- children weighing over 20 kg
- family does not want to participate in the study
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Children's Hospital Boston
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
Related Publications (1)
Dowd NP, Karski JM, Cheng DC, Carroll JA, Lin Y, James RL, Butterworth J. Pharmacokinetics of tranexamic acid during cardiopulmonary bypass. Anesthesiology. 2002 Aug;97(2):390-9. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200208000-00016.
PMID: 12151929RESULT
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- MD
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
January 8, 2010
First Posted
January 11, 2010
Study Start
January 1, 2010
Primary Completion
November 1, 2014
Study Completion
December 1, 2014
Last Updated
July 30, 2015
Record last verified: 2011-06