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Exparel for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (BEMP Trial)

Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Led By Traves Crabtree, MD
Research Sponsored by Southern Illinois University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Adult at least 18 years of age
Subject needs elective lobectomy for non small cell lung cancer
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 72 hours post surgery
Awards & highlights

BEMP Trial Summary

This study is evaluating whether two different types of local anesthetics may help reduce pain and the need for opioid medications after surgery.

Eligible Conditions
  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Lung Cancer

BEMP Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

BEMP Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 72 hours post surgery
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 72 hours post surgery for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Total Morphine Equivalents Consumed
Secondary outcome measures
Mortality
Pharmacy Cost
Treatment Cost
+1 more
Other outcome measures
Atrial Fibrillation/Other Arrhythmia
Hospital Stay
Pneumothorax
+1 more

BEMP Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: ExparelActive Control1 Intervention
Group II: MarcaineActive Control1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Southern Illinois UniversityLead Sponsor
36 Previous Clinical Trials
15,194 Total Patients Enrolled
Traves Crabtree, MDPrincipal InvestigatorProfessor of Surgery
Stephen Hazelrigg, MDStudy DirectorProfessor of Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

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~9 spots leftby Mar 2025