At a glance
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A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Active-controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of EXPAREL When Administered Via Infiltration Into the Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Versus Bupivacaine Alone in Subjects Undergoing Elective Cesarean Section
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Exparel + Bupivacaine and Bupivacaine for C-Section and Pain Management. Completed, enrolled 186 participants across 12 sites.
Detailed Summary
Primary objective: The primary objective of this study is to compare total opioid consumption through 72 hours following EXPAREL+bupivacaine HCl infiltration into the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) after spinal anesthesia to active bupivacaine HCl TAP infiltration after spinal anesthesia in subjects undergoing an elective cesarean section (C-section). Secondary objective: The secondary objectives are to assess efficacy and safety parameters and patient satisfaction.
Study Details
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Interventions
EXPAREL is a local analgesic that utilizes bupivacaine in combination with the proven product delivery platform, DepoFoam®.
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride is indicated for the production of local or regional anesthesia or analgesia for surgery, dental and oral surgery procedures, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and for obstetrical procedures.