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Postoperative PainPhase 4NCT03870685

Surgical Site Infiltration of Exparel vs TAP Block With Exparel in Patients Undergoing Laparotomy Via Midline Incision

A Phase 4 study testing TAP Block, Surgical Site Infiltration and Exparel in people with Postoperative Pain and Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, run by Danbury Hospital at 1 site in United States.

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Trial summary

This is a randomized-controlled prospective study to be conducted at Danbury Hospital and Norwalk Hospital to compare postoperative opioid consumption and pain scores of patients with suspected or known gynecologic malignancies undergoing midline laparotomy who received TAP block with liposomal bupivacaine versus… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
TAP Block, Surgical Site Infiltration and Exparel
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
43 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
5 Jul 2018to 31 Dec 2021
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 18 years and older
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Any woman age 18 or over with known or suspected gynecologic malignancy who is scheduled for laparotomy via vertical midline incision at Danbury Hospital or Norwalk Hospital
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I to IV (a normal healthy patient to a patient with severe systemic disease that may be constant threat to life)
  • English or Spanish speaking

Who cannot join

  • Pregnancy
  • Unable to obtain consent
  • Severe allergies and/or anaphylaxis to bupivacaine or other anesthetics of the same class, to hydromorphone or morphine equivalents
  • Patients taking fospropofol, hyaluronidase, propofol, propranolol, St John's Wort and verapamil at the time of screening
  • Significant psychiatric disturbance as recorded in the medical record
  • Current or history of alcohol or drug addiction
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  • Have current acute or chronic pain disorders as indicated in medical record
  • Current or history of opioid dependence
  • Contraindications to acetaminophen (significant hepatic dysfunction or disease), ketorolac and ibuprofen (significant renal dysfunction or reactive airway disease)
  • ≥2 previous midline laparotomies
  • BMI >45

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Danbury Hospital

    Danbury, Connecticut, 06810

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About this study

Official title: Surgical Site Infiltration of Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Transversus Plane Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine in Patients With Suspected or Known Gynecologic Cancer Undergoing Laparotomy Via Midline Incision

This is a randomized-controlled prospective study to be conducted at Danbury Hospital and Norwalk Hospital to compare postoperative opioid consumption and pain scores of patients with suspected or known gynecologic malignancies undergoing midline laparotomy who received TAP block with liposomal bupivacaine versus surgical site infiltration of liposomal bupivacaine.

Primary outcome: Total postoperative opioid consumption as measured by morphine equivalents over 48 hour period.

Secondary outcomes include: Pain scores (based on visual analog scale 1-10) at 2 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours and 48 hours postoperatively at rest and upon exertion (Valsalva maneuver), Severity of nausea, Episodes of vomiting, Total antiemetics consumption over 48 hour period.

Read the detailed description

Recent studies suggest surgical site infiltration of local anesthetic into the preperitoneal, subfascial and/or subcutaneous planes as an alternative approach. The literature suggests this offers superior pain relief and significantly reduced morphine consumption. This procedure has been shown to provide excellent analgesia in open inguinal hernia repair and colorectal procedures up to 72 hours after a single injection. However, there is limited published data comparing TAP block with liposomal bupivacaine and surgical site infiltration of liposomal bupivacaine in open hysterectomy patients.

The investigators propose to prospectively study the efficacy of surgical site infiltration of liposomal bupivacaine versus TAP block with liposomal bupivacaine in patients with suspected or known gynecologic malignancies undergoing midline laparotomy. The investigators hypothesize that surgical site infiltration of liposomal bupivacaine is more effective than TAP block with liposomal bupivacaine in this patient population. The investigators primary outcome will be postoperative total 48 hour opioid consumption.

Secondary outcomes will include visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores at rest and upon exertion (Valsalva maneuver) at 2 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours and 48 hours postoperatively, severity of nausea, episodes of vomiting and total antiemetics consumption postoperatively. Pain scores and severity of nausea scores will be collected in person or over the phone.

The investigators expect the results of this study to demonstrate that surgical site infiltration of liposomal bupivacaine in patients with suspected or known gynecologic malignancies undergoing midline laparotomy may help shorten the recovery period and reduce the need for postoperative opioid medications. Furthermore, generally patients undergoing procedures such as tumor debulking and lymph node dissection would have an extended hospitalization. If surgical site infiltration of liposomal bupivacaine administration is found to decrease the length of hospitalization (versus TAP Block with liposomal bupivacaine), it will significantly decrease the health care costs.

Being tested
TAP Block, Surgical Site Infiltration, Exparel
Medical subject headings
Pain, Postoperative, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

What participants receive

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

  • TAP BlockProcedure or surgery

    Transversus Plane block

  • Surgical Site InfiltrationProcedure or surgery

    Surgical Site Infiltration

  • ExparelDrug

    liposomal bupivacaine

Study groups in NCT03870685
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
TAP block with ExparelActive comparatorPatients will receive immediate postoperative bilateral 2-quadrant TAP block with Exparel (liposomal bupivacaine) admixed with bupivacaine HCl and saline by the anesthesia team.
Receives: Procedure: TAP Block; Drug: Exparel
Surgical Site Infiltration of ExparelActive comparatorPatients will receive surgical site infiltration of Exparel (liposomal bupivacaine) admixed with bupivacaine HCl and saline by surgeon.
Receives: Procedure: Surgical Site Infiltration; Drug: Exparel

What is being measured

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

  1. Total postoperative opioid consumption over 48 hours

    Total postoperative opioid consumption as measured by morphine milligram equivalents (MME)

    Measured: over 48 hour period after surgery

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Pain scores at rest and upon exertion

    Pain scores based on Wong-baker FACES Pain Rating Scale (Visual analog scale (VAS)) at rest and upon exertion (Valsalva maneuver) will be collected in person or over the phone. 0 - no hurt, 2 - hurts little bit, 4 - hurts little more, 6 - hurts even more, 8 - hurts whole lot, 10 - hurts worst.

    Measured: 2 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours and 48 hours postoperatively

  2. Severity of nausea

    Severity of nausea will be collected in person or over the phone. Severity of Nausea Scale:- 0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe

    Measured: 2, 6, 12, 24, & 48 hours postoperatively

  3. Episodes of vomiting

    Total number of vomiting episodes will be collected from medical record.

    Measured: 48 hours postoperatively

  4. Total antiemetics consumption

    Total antiemetics consumption (type of antiemetic, mode of administration, dose, time of administration) will be collected from medical record.

    Measured: 48 hour postoperatively

Timeline

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

  1. First posted12 Mar 2019
  2. Study start5 Jul 2018
  3. Primary completion15 Feb 2021
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2021 (estimated)

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
Model description
Patients randomized to TAP block with liposomal bupivacaine OR surgical site infiltration of liposomal bupivacaine for postoperative analgesia after undergoing midline laparotomy
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
43 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03870685
Sponsor's protocol ID
18-701
Status last verified
Jul 2021
First submitted
8 Mar 2019
Last updated
14 Jul 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Atim A, Bilgin F, Kilickaya O, Purtuloglu T, Alanbay I, Orhan ME, Kurt E. The efficacy of ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block in patients undergoing hysterectomy. Anaesth Intensive Care. 2011 Jul;39(4):630-4. doi: 10.1177/0310057X1103900415.

    PubMed 21823381
  • Carney J, McDonnell JG, Ochana A, Bhinder R, Laffey JG. The transversus abdominis plane block provides effective postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing total abdominal hysterectomy. Anesth Analg. 2008 Dec;107(6):2056-60. doi: 10.1213/ane.0b013e3181871313.

    PubMed 19020158
  • Abdallah FW, Halpern SH, Margarido CB. Transversus abdominis plane block for postoperative analgesia after Caesarean delivery performed under spinal anaesthesia? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Anaesth. 2012 Nov;109(5):679-87. doi: 10.1093/bja/aes279. Epub 2012 Aug 19.

    PubMed 22907337
  • Brogi E, Kazan R, Cyr S, Giunta F, Hemmerling TM. Transversus abdominal plane block for postoperative analgesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials. Can J Anaesth. 2016 Oct;63(10):1184-1196. doi: 10.1007/s12630-016-0679-x. Epub 2016 Jun 15.

    PubMed 27307177
  • Joshi GP, Rawal N, Kehlet H; PROSPECT collaboration; Bonnet F, Camu F, Fischer HB, Neugebauer EA, Schug SA, Simanski CJ. Evidence-based management of postoperative pain in adults undergoing open inguinal hernia surgery. Br J Surg. 2012 Feb;99(2):168-85. doi: 10.1002/bjs.7660. Epub 2011 Sep 16.

    PubMed 21928388
  • McDonnell JG, O'Donnell B, Curley G, Heffernan A, Power C, Laffey JG. The analgesic efficacy of transversus abdominis plane block after abdominal surgery: a prospective randomized controlled trial. Anesth Analg. 2007 Jan;104(1):193-7. doi: 10.1213/01.ane.0000250223.49963.0f.

    PubMed 17179269
  • Chahar P, Cummings KC 3rd. Liposomal bupivacaine: a review of a new bupivacaine formulation. J Pain Res. 2012;5:257-64. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S27894. Epub 2012 Aug 14.

    PubMed 23049275
  • Hotta K, Inoue S, Taira K, Sata N, Tamai K, Takeuchi M. Comparison of the analgesic effect between continuous wound infiltration and single-injection transversus abdominis plane block after gynecologic laparotomy. J Anesth. 2016 Feb;30(1):31-8. doi: 10.1007/s00540-015-2083-z. Epub 2015 Oct 14.

    PubMed 26467038
  • Gasanova I, Alexander J, Ogunnaike B, Hamid C, Rogers D, Minhajuddin A, Joshi GP. Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Surgical Site Infiltration for Pain Management After Open Total Abdominal Hysterectomy. Anesth Analg. 2015 Nov;121(5):1383-8. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000000909.

    PubMed 26252171

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing TAP Block, Surgical Site Infiltration and Exparel in people with Postoperative Pain and Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, run by Danbury Hospital 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 3 inclusion and 11 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Jul 2021. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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?

Total postoperative opioid consumption over 48 hours (time frame: over 48 hour period after surgery). 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 NCT03870685, which also lists 9 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 14 Jul 2021.

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