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OsteoarthritisPhase 4NCT02624856

Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Standard Bupivacaine Plus Dexamethasone in Quadriceps Sparing Femoral Nerve Block and Wound Infiltration for Total Knee Arthroplasty

A Phase 4 study testing Liposomal bupivacaine and Bupivacaine plus dexamethasone in people with Osteoarthritis and Pain, Postoperative, run by Albany Medical College at 1 site in United States.

Withdrawn

Withdrawn. The study stopped before anyone enrolled.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and duration of pain relief after total knee arthroplasty provided by a single injection of liposomal bupivacaine (EXPAREL®) versus standard bupivacaine with an adjuvant, dexamethasone when administered as a quadriceps sparing femoral nerve block and periarticular… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 to 70 years
Conditions the study is for
Osteoarthritis, Pain, Postoperative
What is being tested?
Liposomal bupivacaine and Bupivacaine plus dexamethasone
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
0 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Nov 2015to 1 Jan 2020
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 40 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Adult patients of American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA) I-III physical class with a pre-operative diagnosis of primary osteoarthritis scheduled for elective primary total knee arthroplasty.
  • Patients must be living independently at home prior to undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty with intention of discharge directly to home after hospitalization

Who cannot join

  • Subjects will not be eligible for this trial if they have a history of allergy to a local anesthetic
  • Known peripheral neuropathy
  • Known connective tissue or immunological disorders
  • Stroke or other known central nervous system disorders
  • Renal dysfunction
  • Hepatic dysfunction
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  • Cardiac dysfunction other than hypertension
  • Pregnant subjects
  • Immunosuppression
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
  • Alcohol or drug abuse
  • Chronic pain or opioid dependence
  • Coagulopathy or those unable to comply with study requirements.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Albany Medical Center

    Albany, New York, 12208

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About this study

Official title: Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Allocation Concealed Study Comparing the Efficacy of Liposomal Bupivacaine Over Standard Bupivacaine Plus Dexamethasone in Quadriceps Sparing Femoral Nerve Block and Wound Infiltration for Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and duration of pain relief after total knee arthroplasty provided by a single injection of liposomal bupivacaine (EXPAREL®) versus standard bupivacaine with an adjuvant, dexamethasone when administered as a quadriceps sparing femoral nerve block and periarticular injection. It is hypothesized that liposomal bupivacaine is superior to standard bupivacaine with dexamethasone and will decrease time to discharge readiness.

Being tested
Liposomal bupivacaine, Bupivacaine plus dexamethasone
Keywords
primary total knee arthroplasty, liposomal bupivacaine
Medical subject headings
Osteoarthritis, Pain, Postoperative

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Liposomal bupivacaineDrug

    Liposomal bupivacaine (EXPAREL®) 133 mg in 10 mL for quadriceps sparing femoral nerve block and 133 mg in 20 mL for posterior knee compartment periarticular injection.

  • Bupivacaine plus dexamethasoneDrug

    Bupivacaine HCl 0.5% 10 mL plus dexamethasone 2 mg for quadriceps sparing femoral nerve block and bupivacaine HCl 0.25% plus dexamethasone 2 mg for posterior knee compartment periarticular injection

Study groups in NCT02624856
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Liposomal bupivacaineExperimentalLiposomal bupivacaine (EXPAREL®) 133 mg in 10 mL for quadriceps sparing femoral nerve block and 133 mg in 20 mL for posterior knee compartment periarticular injection.
Receives: Drug: Liposomal bupivacaine
Standard bupivacaine plus dexamethasoneActive comparatorBupivacaine 0.5% 10 mL plus 2 mg dexamethasone for quadriceps sparing femoral nerve block and bupivacaine 0.25% 20 mL plus 2 mg of dexamethasone for posterior knee compartment periarticular injection.
Receives: Drug: Bupivacaine plus dexamethasone

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Achievement of rehabilitative goals

    Assessment of temporal achievement of rehabilitative goals for discharge (independent ambulation to 100 feet, stair climbing, timed-up-and-go, independent toileting, ability to get dressed independently, capacity to get in and out of bed, capability to sit and rise from a chair/toilet, independence in personal care, mobilization with walker/crutches, and NRS<5 on activity).

    Measured: Time until discharge (up to 2 weeks)

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Mean postoperative pain score assessment (24, 48 and 72 hours post-operatively)

    Assessment of mean post-operative pain using a Numeric rating scale (NRS)- both at rest and during active knee flexion to 45 degree at 24, 48 and 72 hours post-operatively.

    Measured: Throughout admission (up to 2 weeks)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 Dec 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2015
  3. Primary completionNov 2017 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Jan 2020

Why it stopped: Lack of funding

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
0 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02624856
Sponsor's protocol ID
4059
Status last verified
Aug 2016
First submitted
1 Dec 2015
Last updated
23 Jan 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Liu SS, Buvanendran A, Rathmell JP, Sawhney M, Bae JJ, Moric M, Perros S, Pope AJ, Poultsides L, Della Valle CJ, Shin NS, McCartney CJ, Ma Y, Shah M, Wood MJ, Manion SC, Sculco TP. Predictors for moderate to severe acute postoperative pain after total hip and knee replacement. Int Orthop. 2012 Nov;36(11):2261-7. doi: 10.1007/s00264-012-1623-5. Epub 2012 Jul 29.

    PubMed 22842653
  • Lewis C, Gunta K, Mitchell K, Bobay K. Effectiveness of multimodal pain management protocol in total knee arthroplasty patients. Orthop Nurs. 2012 May-Jun;31(3):153-9. doi: 10.1097/NOR.0b013e3182558d0b.

    PubMed 22622607
  • Barrington JW, Dalury DF, Emerson RH Jr, Hawkins RJ, Joshi GP, Stulberg BN. Improving patient outcomes through advanced pain management techniques in total hip and knee arthroplasty. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2013 Oct;42(10 Suppl):S1-S20.

    PubMed 24911371
  • Busch CA, Shore BJ, Bhandari R, Ganapathy S, MacDonald SJ, Bourne RB, Rorabeck CH, McCalden RW. Efficacy of periarticular multimodal drug injection in total knee arthroplasty. A randomized trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006 May;88(5):959-63. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.E.00344.

    PubMed 16651569
  • Perlas A, Kirkham KR, Billing R, Tse C, Brull R, Gandhi R, Chan VW. The impact of analgesic modality on early ambulation following total knee arthroplasty. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2013 Jul-Aug;38(4):334-9. doi: 10.1097/AAP.0b013e318296b6a0.

    PubMed 23759708
  • Singelyn FJ, Deyaert M, Joris D, Pendeville E, Gouverneur JM. Effects of intravenous patient-controlled analgesia with morphine, continuous epidural analgesia, and continuous three-in-one block on postoperative pain and knee rehabilitation after unilateral total knee arthroplasty. Anesth Analg. 1998 Jul;87(1):88-92. doi: 10.1097/00000539-199807000-00019.

    PubMed 9661552
  • Duellman TJ, Gaffigan C, Milbrandt JC, Allan DG. Multi-modal, pre-emptive analgesia decreases the length of hospital stay following total joint arthroplasty. Orthopedics. 2009 Mar;32(3):167.

    PubMed 19309064
  • Wang H, Boctor B, Verner J. The effect of single-injection femoral nerve block on rehabilitation and length of hospital stay after total knee replacement. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2002 Mar-Apr;27(2):139-44. doi: 10.1053/rapm.2002.29253.

    PubMed 11915059
  • Paul JE, Arya A, Hurlburt L, Cheng J, Thabane L, Tidy A, Murthy Y. Femoral nerve block improves analgesia outcomes after total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Anesthesiology. 2010 Nov;113(5):1144-62. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181f4b18.

    PubMed 20966667
  • Ng FY, Chiu KY, Yan CH, Ng KF. Continuous femoral nerve block versus patient-controlled analgesia following total knee arthroplasty. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2012 Apr;20(1):23-6. doi: 10.1177/230949901202000105.

    PubMed 22535806
  • Macfarlane AJ, Prasad GA, Chan VW, Brull R. Does regional anesthesia improve outcome after total knee arthroplasty? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2009 Sep;467(9):2379-402. doi: 10.1007/s11999-008-0666-9. Epub 2009 Jan 7.

    PubMed 19130163
  • Jaeger P, Nielsen ZJ, Henningsen MH, Hilsted KL, Mathiesen O, Dahl JB. Adductor canal block versus femoral nerve block and quadriceps strength: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study in healthy volunteers. Anesthesiology. 2013 Feb;118(2):409-15. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0b013e318279fa0b.

    PubMed 23241723
  • Kandasami M, Kinninmonth AW, Sarungi M, Baines J, Scott NB. Femoral nerve block for total knee replacement - a word of caution. Knee. 2009 Mar;16(2):98-100. doi: 10.1016/j.knee.2008.10.007. Epub 2008 Nov 28.

    PubMed 19046884
  • Kim DH, Lin Y, Goytizolo EA, Kahn RL, Maalouf DB, Manohar A, Patt ML, Goon AK, Lee YY, Ma Y, Yadeau JT. Adductor canal block versus femoral nerve block for total knee arthroplasty: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. Anesthesiology. 2014 Mar;120(3):540-50. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000000119.

    PubMed 24401769
  • Jaeger P, Grevstad U, Henningsen MH, Gottschau B, Mathiesen O, Dahl JB. Effect of adductor-canal-blockade on established, severe post-operative pain after total knee arthroplasty: a randomised study. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2012 Sep;56(8):1013-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2012.02737.x. Epub 2012 Jul 26.

    PubMed 22834681

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Liposomal bupivacaine and Bupivacaine plus dexamethasone in people with Osteoarthritis and Pain, Postoperative, run by Albany Medical College at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 13 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Jan 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Achievement of rehabilitative goals (time frame: Time until discharge (up to 2 weeks)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02624856, which also lists 38 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Jan 2020.

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