The Anesthetic and Analgesic Effect of Adjunct Liposomal Bupivacaine in Periodontal Surgical Proc… (NCT07725731) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1/2
The Anesthetic and Analgesic Effect of Adjunct Liposomal Bupivacaine in Periodontal Surgical Procedures
United States58 participantsStarted 2024-10-02
Plain-language summary
Participants are being asked to be a part of this study because they have been scheduled to receive a gum surgery to treat periodontal (gum) disease. After agreeing to participate a pain and medication log will be provided to participants and a 5 minute survey given.
Standard of care gum surgery will be done using local anesthesia with or without intravenous sedation according to the participant's preference. If the participant is sedated, they will be asked to have an escort to take them home after the surgery as is the standard of care.
At this visit, after the surgery is complete, the doctor will inject the area next to the area that surgery was done surgery with 4 ml (about a teaspoon) of one of two solutions decided by a random 1:1 draw. The participant will receive either liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) which is a long-acting local anesthetic or 0.5% Bupivacaine HCl with a small amount of epinephrine, a medium-acting dental anesthetic.
After surgery, as standard of care, participants will be given instructions on taking over-the-counter medications as needed for pain.
Participants will be asked to fill out the pain survey and tablet log at specific times after leaving the clinic.
A standard of care follow-up visit with the doctor will be scheduled about 2 weeks after the surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 89 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Ability of subject to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
. Males and females; Age 18 to 89 years old
. Require flap surgery of 2 to 5 teeth in a continuous site (including flap debridement, flap osseous, extractions, and Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) procedures
. In either the maxillary or mandibular arch.
Exclusion criteria
. Pregnancy, or those planning to become pregnant
. Allergy or any medical issue using Bupivacaine
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
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Post-operative pain measured with Numeric Rating Scale NRS-21 pain scale
Timeframe: 3 to 168 hours
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07725731
SponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio