BDE vs Exparel for Hernia Pain Relief
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial compares how two different numbing medications help patients feel the least amount of pain while recovering from surgery.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Bola Aladegbami, MD
Principal Investigator
Baylor Scott and White Health
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either BDE or Exparel before abdominal wall reconstruction surgery
Post-Operative Monitoring
Participants are monitored for pain control and medication usage using the PNRS questionnaire
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including pain control and medication usage
Extended Follow-up
Participants are assessed for hospital stay duration, bowel function, and total cost
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- BDE
- Exparel
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Active Control
112.5 mg of bupivacaine, 3mg dexamethasone and 0.15 mg of epinephrine. In a 30mL syringe. This will be administered into the transversus abdominis plane on both sides.
266mg (20ml) mixed with 30 mls of 0.25% marcaine, administered via syringe in the transversus abdominis plane on both sides.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Baylor Research Institute
Lead Sponsor
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