Trial to Evaluate Anti-fibrinolytic Therapy in Thrombocytopenia (TREATT) [ 2015 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Erica Wood (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr David Westerman ,  Dr Zoe Mcquilten ,  Prof Jeff Szer

Brief description Patients with haematologic malignancies often have low platelet counts from their disease or treatment. This can be associated with bleeding, which can sometimes be serious or fatal. Nearly 2/3 of all platelet transfusions in Australia are given in this setting to try to prevent bleeding but many people still experience bleeding. This study asks whether tranexamic acid can safely & effectively reduce bleeding and if it does, does reduced bleeding lead to reduction in platelet transfusions?

Funding Amount $AUD 1,057,478.44

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant