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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT05899465

NCT05899465 Perioperative Treatment With Tranexamic Acid in Melanoma

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NCT ID NCT05899465
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor University of Aarhus
Condition Melanoma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 1,204 participants
Start Date 2023-08-25
Primary Completion 2026-09-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Tranexamic acidSaline

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 1,204 participants in total. It began in 2023-08-25 with a primary completion date of 2026-09-01.

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Brief Summary

Surgery is a key element in the treatment of melanoma, and naturally linked with an inflammatory response and recruitment of innate immune cells. Although surgery has a favorable intent, surgery-induced inflammation, neutrophils in particular, may accelerate growth of local and systemic micrometastases. Thus, improving cancer surgery and modulating the wound microenvironment in ways that benefit the patients is crucial. Repurposing already approved drugs in a cancer setting has gained increasing interest in recent years. Interestingly, tranexamic acid was recently suggested as an anti-cancer drug, capable of reducing tumor growth in experimental animal models and reducing the viability of different melanoma cell lines. As a novel approach, sponsor and investigators will conduct a Randomised Clinical Trial, using perioperative treatment with Tranexamic Acid, aiming to prevent the early relapses for patients with melanoma.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Patients * Diagnosed with invasive cutaneous melanoma (pathological stage/tumor grade ≥T2b), defined as either: Breslow thickness \>1.0-2.0 mm with presence of ulceration or Breslow thickness \>2.0 mm regardless of ulceration status. * Eligible for surgery (wide local excision and sentinel lymph node biopsy). * \>/=18 years of age and \</=80 years of age * Signed Informed Consent Form Exclusion Criteria: Patients * With a prior history of invasive melanoma * Thromboembolic events within the last 3 months * Pregnancy * Active breastfeeding * Known allergy or hypersensitivity to TXA * Known and treated epilepsia or previous seizures * eGFR 0-50 * Current use of tranexamic acid

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Marie Louise Bønnelykke-Behrndtz, MD, PhD

✉ marboe@rm.dk

📞 +45 78 45 00 00

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05899465 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Melanoma. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT05899465 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 1,204 participants.

Is NCT05899465 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05899465 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at marboe@rm.dk for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05899465 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Aarhus, Denmark, Aalborg, Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark, Herlev, Denmark and 1 additional location.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05899465 clinical trial?

NCT05899465 is sponsored by University of Aarhus. The trial plans to enroll 1,204 participants.

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