Efficacy of Rectal Infiltration of Exparel for Analgesic Benefit Following Hemorrhoidectomy

Last updated: December 3, 2018
Sponsor: St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Overall Status: Terminated

Phase

4

Condition

Hemorrhoids

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT02104414
13-0062
  • Ages 21-65
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the quality and duration of pain relief after a hemorrhoidectomy, provided by locally administered liposomal bupivacaine versus bupivacaine hcl or control with saline. It is hypothesized that liposomal bupivacaine will provide more effective postoperative pain relief than both bupivacaine hcl and the control.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • patients undergoing hemorrhoidectomy for grade 3 or 4 hemorrhoids who areEnglish-speaking patients, 21-65 yr of age, ASA physical status I-III, BMI<30

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • contraindications to administration of local anesthesia (e.g., local anestheticallergy), difficult airway (Mallampati>2), psychiatric or cognitive disorders,pregnancy , and history of substance abuse or chronic opioid use

Study Design

Total Participants: 11
Study Start date:
April 01, 2014
Estimated Completion Date:
January 31, 2016

Connect with a study center

  • St.Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

    New York, New York 10027
    United States

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