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A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effectiveness of Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) When Compared to Local Injection of Bupivacaine After Thoracoscopy
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Liposomal Bupivicaine and 0.25% standard bupivicaine for Pain. Completed, enrolled 100 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
This study is looking to evaluate the efficacy of liposomal bupivicaine (Exparel) on decreasing the amount of consumed pain medications. Patients will be randomly selected to received either Exparel or standard bupivicaine injection during surgery. Patients will be followed up to assess pain levels using a visual pain scale, and to assess how much pain medication was consumed.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
266 mg, 20 mL total, diluted at surgeon's discretion, delivered by 22 gauge needle.
standard 0.25% bupivacaine, 20 mL total, delivered by 22 gauge needle.