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Liposomal Bupivicaine 1.3% for Shoulder Osteoarthritis

Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Led By Kevin Finkel, MD
Research Sponsored by Hartford Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 24, 24-48, 48-72, and 72-96 hours postoperation, and at day 60
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Study Summary

This study is evaluating whether interscalene brachial plexus block with liposomal bupivacaine is more effective than bupivacaine with epinephrine and PF dexamethasone in reducing opioid consumption after

Eligible Conditions
  • Shoulder Osteoarthritis
  • Postoperative Pain
  • Total Shoulder Replacement
  • Pain Management

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~24, 24-48, 48-72, and 72-96 hours postoperation, and at day 60
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 24, 24-48, 48-72, and 72-96 hours postoperation, and at day 60 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 Opioid Consumption
Secondary outcome measures
Assessment of Patient Overall Satisfaction With Pain Control
Day of the Final Opioids Used
Duration of Sensory Nerve Block
+5 more
Other outcome measures
Total Amount of Opioid Consumed During the Indicated Time Periods

Side effects data

From 2022 Phase 4 trial • 90 Patients • NCT03887650
18%
Nausea and vomiting
11%
Bruising
2%
Numbness and tingling
2%
Rash
2%
Swelling
2%
Ringing in ears
2%
Inflammation
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Liposomal Bupivacaine 1.3%
Bupivacaine 0.5% With Adjuncts

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Liposomal Bupivacaine 1.3%Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
10mL Liposomal Bupivacaine 1.3% (133 mg) mixed with 10mL of 0.5% Bupivacaine (total volume 20mL) in single injection interscalene brachial plexus block
Group II: Bupivacaine 0.5% with AdjunctsActive Control1 Intervention
20mL 0.5% Bupivacaine with 5 mg PF dexamethasone and 5 mcg epinephrine (total volume 20.5mL) in single injection interscalene brachial plexus block
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Liposomal Bupivicaine 1.3%
2019
Completed Phase 4
~90

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Hartford HospitalLead Sponsor
133 Previous Clinical Trials
18,842 Total Patients Enrolled
Kevin Finkel, MDPrincipal Investigator - Hartford Hospital
Institute of Living
University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine (Medical School)
Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc (Residency)
2 Previous Clinical Trials
164 Total Patients Enrolled

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