Tranexamic Acid for Urethral Stricture

(REDUCER Trial)

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Overseen ByAmjad Alwaal, MD, MSc, FACS
Age: 18+
Sex: Male
Trial Phase: Phase 4
Sponsor: Amjad Alwaal, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Prior Safety DataThis treatment has passed at least one previous human trial

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study will test whether tranexamic acid (TXA), a medication used to reduce bleeding, can decrease blood loss in patients having urethroplasty. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a single intravenous dose of TXA at the start of anesthesia or standard care without TXA. Researchers will compare hemoglobin change after surgery as well as estimated blood loss and complications.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Amjad Alwaal, MD, MSc, FACS

Principal Investigator

Rutgers University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

I am 18 years old or older.
I am having surgery to fix a blocked or narrowed urethra.
* Ability to provide informed consent

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive a single intravenous dose of tranexamic acid (TXA) at the start of anesthesia or standard care without TXA during urethroplasty

During surgery
1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including routine clinical follow-up and assessment of postoperative complications

30 days
Routine clinical follow-up visits

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Tranexamic Acid
  • Urethroplasty

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Tranexamic Acid (TXA)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Standard of Care (No TXA)Active Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Amjad Alwaal, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS

Lead Sponsor