Preoperative iron, EPO, and tranexamic acid for bone tumor patients
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Bones, joints & muscles, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a combination of medications (intravenous iron, EPO, and tranexamic acid) given before surgery to help manage anemia or iron deficiency in people with bone tumors. The goal is to improve blood counts and reduce the need for transfusions during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You have a primary malignant bone tumor or cancer that spread to the bones in the sacrum, pelvis, or spine and plan to have open surgery.
- You have low red blood cells (anemia) or low iron levels (TSAT below 20%) about 5 days before surgery.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
- You have not had iron pills, IV iron, EPO, or a blood transfusion in the last month.
- You do not have advanced kidney disease, liver failure, or an active infection.
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