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Exparel for Postoperative Pain
Study Summary
This trial found that the use of Exparel in addition to a local anesthetic did not improve pain control or decrease opioid use in patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery when compared to local anesthetic alone.
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- You have to have scheduled, non-emergency foot or ankle surgery.You are not able to make medical decisions for yourself.Adults having planned foot and ankle surgery at one hospital.
- Group 1: Peripheral Nerve Block with Exparel
- Group 2: Peripheral Nerve Block Without Exparel
- Group 3: Local Infiltration of Exparel
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Drug Has Already Been Approved - The FDA has already approved this drug, and is just seeking more data.
- 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
Is the recruitment process for this research still ongoing?
"Affirmative. According to the data available on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial commenced recruiting patients in June 2022 and was amended as recently as August 8th of the same year. The research is currently attempting to enrol 300 individuals at a single site."
Is Exparel a reliable and safe option for medical treatments?
"Considering that the Exparel trial is in its fourth phase, our team concluded it was safe enough to grant a score of 3."
To what extent has recruitment been conducted for this research endeavor?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is now recruiting volunteers; it was initially posted on June 1st 2022 and recently updated on August 8th 2022. 300 patients are required at one single site for the study's completion."
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