Your session is about to expire
← Back to Search
Epidural vs Local Anesthesia for Post-Surgical Pain Relief
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether a local painkiller is as good as a epidural for pain relief after surgery, and whether it is cheaper. It will also study whether the local painkiller has any effect on stress response hormones.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
Find a Location
Who is running the clinical trial?
Media Library
- I do not have brain conditions causing increased pressure or blocking fluid flow.I am 18 years old or older.I am scheduled for abdominal surgery by a cancer specialist at the trial's hospital.My liver disease is classified as moderate to severe.I have a blood clotting disorder.You have had an allergic reaction to liposomal bupivacaine in the past.I cannot use liposomal bupivacaine due to health reasons.I have been using opioid painkillers for chronic pain for more than 4 weeks before surgery.I cannot have thoracic epidural pain relief due to health reasons.I have an infection where my epidural was placed.I have a spine condition, such as abnormal anatomy, fusion surgery, or lesions.
- Group 1: Arm 2: Surgical Site Infiltration with Liposomal Bupivacaine
- Group 2: Arm 1: Thoracic Epidural Analgesia with bupivicaine
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the odds of being selected for this opportunity?
"That is correct. The information available on clinicaltrials.gov shows that this trial is still recruiting patients. The first posting was on April 14th, 2021 and the most recent update was on May 6th, 2022. They are looking for 100 individuals to participate at 2 different research sites."
Is it possible to sign up for this experiment?
"That is correct. The clinical trial in question, which was posted on April 14th 2021 and updated on May 6th 2022, is still recruiting patients. They are looking for a total of 100 participants that will be split between 2 locations."
What medical procedures utilize Liposomal bupivacaine?
"Liposomal bupivacaine can be used to ameliorate the symptoms of permphigus, acute nonspecific tenosynovitis, and general anesthesia."
Are there other case studies available that concern Liposomal bupivacaine?
"There are 124 ongoing clinical trials investigating the efficacy of Liposomal bupivacaine. Of these, 21 have progressed to Phase 3 testing. Many of the studies are based out of Philadelphia, but there are a total of 169 different research sites across the globe."
Does the FDA recognize Liposomal bupivacaine as a safe medication?
"Liposomal bupivacaine has been shown to be safe in multiple clinical trials, so it received a score of 3."
Who else is applying?
What site did they apply to?
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Why did patients apply to this trial?
Share this study with friends
Copy Link
Messenger