TerminatedPhase 1

Study in Adult Subjects Undergoing Posterolateral Thoracotomy

Stopped: Slow study enrollment

United States5 participantsStarted 2018-05-03

Plain-language summary

Primary Objective: To characterize the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of EXPAREL when administered as a posterior intercostal nerve block. Secondary Objective: To assess the safety and tolerability of EXPAREL in this surgical model.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Males or females ≥18 years of age.
. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status 1, 2, or 3.
. Scheduled to undergo chest surgery using either minimally invasive (VATS or robotic-assisted surgery) or open techniques (posterolateral, lateral, or anterior thoracotomy or requiring insertion of an inter-rib spreader/retractor) for a primary thoracic non-infectious indication under general anesthesia.
. Able to provide informed consent, adhere to the study schedule, and complete all study assessments.

Exclusion criteria

. Currently pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant during the study or within 1 month after study drug administration. Female subjects must be surgically sterile, at least 2 years menopausal, or using an acceptable method of birth control. If of childbearing potential, the subject must have a documented negative pregnancy test within 24 hours before surgery.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

AUC of EXPAREL concentration

Timeframe: 0-72 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03428984

SponsorPacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-09-28

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