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Phase 3Completed· 185 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension 266 mg +2 moredrug
Likely dose
Bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension 266 mgfrom record
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NCT05157841Phase 3Completed

A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of EXPAREL vs. Bupivacaine Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) Administered as a Sciatic (in the Popliteal Fossa) Nerve Block for Postsurgical Analgesia in Subjects Undergoing Bunionectomy

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc·interventional·Posted Dec 15, 2021·Updated Jun 26, 2025

In Brief

A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension 266 mg, Bupivacaine HCl, and 1 other intervention for Bunionectomy and Hallux Valgus. Completed, enrolled 185 participants across 7 sites.

Detailed Summary

The study is conducted sequentially in two parts. Part A: The purpose is to obtain information on pharmacokinetic (PK) profile, pharmacodynamics (PD), efficacy, safety, and to assess the performance of 266 mg EXPAREL vs 133 mg EXPAREL. Part B: The purpose is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the preferred dosage of EXPAREL from Part A compared with bupivacaine HCl.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--

Timeline

Phase 3CompletedFinished
20222023202420252026
First PostedDec 15, 2021
Enrollment StartFeb 15, 2022
Primary CompletionAug 17, 2022
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 6 monthsPosted 4.5 years ago

Interventions

Bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension 266 mgdrug

Sciatic nerve block in the popliteal fossa with EXPAREL 266 mg

Bupivacaine HCldrug

Sciatic nerve block in the popliteal fossa with Bupivacaine HCl

Bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension 133 mgdrug

Sciatic nerve block in the popliteal fossa with EXPAREL 133 mg