Bunionectomy Study for Postoperative Analgesia (EPOCH 1)

Last updated: February 26, 2025
Sponsor: Heron Therapeutics
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

3

Condition

Acute Pain

Post-surgical Pain

Pain

Treatment

Saline Placebo

Bupivacaine HCl

Luer-lock applicator

Clinical Study ID

NCT03295721
HTX-011-301
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, saline placebo- and active-controlled, multicenter study to evaluate the analgesic efficacy and safety of HTX 011 administered via local administration into the surgical site in subjects undergoing bunionectomy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Is scheduled to undergo a primary unilateral, distal, first metatarsal bunionectomywith osteotomy and internal fixation under regional anesthesia.

  • Has an American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status of I, II, or III.

  • Female subjects are eligible only if not pregnant, not lactating, not planning tobecome pregnant during the study, sterile; or using acceptable contraceptives.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Has had a contralateral foot bunionectomy in the past 3 months.

  • Has a planned concurrent surgical procedure (eg, bilateral bunionectomy orcollateral procedures on the surgical foot).

  • Has other pre existing concurrent acute or chronic painful physical/restrictivecondition expected to require analgesic treatment in the postoperative period forpain.

  • Has a contraindication or a known or suspected history of hypersensitivity orclinically significant idiosyncratic reaction to required study medications.

  • Has known or suspected daily use of opioids for 7 or more consecutive days withinthe previous 6 months.

  • Has taken any NSAIDs within at least 10 days prior to the scheduled surgery.

  • Has taken opioids within 24 hours prior to the scheduled surgery (3 days forlong-acting).

  • Has been administered bupivacaine within 5 days prior to the scheduled surgery.

  • Has initiated treatment with medications within 1 month prior to study drugadministration that can impact pain control.

  • Has been administered systemic steroids within 5 half-lives or 10 days prior toadministration of study drug.

  • Has a medical condition such that, in the opinion of the Investigator, participatingin the study would pose a health risk to the subject or confound the postoperativeassessments.

  • As per subject history and/or medical records, has active infection or is currentlyundergoing treatment for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

  • Has uncontrolled anxiety, psychiatric, or neurological disorder.

  • Had a malignancy in the last year, with the exception of nonmetastatic basal cell orsquamous cell carcinoma of the skin or localized carcinoma in situ of the cervix.

  • Has a known or suspected history of drug abuse, a positive drug screen on the day ofsurgery, or a recent history of alcohol abuse. Note: Subjects with a positive drugscreen who are taking an allowed, prescribed medication that is known to result in apositive drug test (eg, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine for attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder, benzodiazepine for anxiety disorder) may be eligiblefor participation in the study. Subjects taking medical marijuana are not allowed toparticipate in the study.

  • Received an investigational product or device in a clinical trial within 30 days orwithin 5 elimination half lives.

  • Has undergone 3 or more surgeries within 12 months.

  • Has a body mass index (BMI) >39 kg/m2.

Study Design

Total Participants: 412
Treatment Group(s): 5
Primary Treatment: Saline Placebo
Phase: 3
Study Start date:
October 24, 2017
Estimated Completion Date:
March 13, 2018

Connect with a study center

  • Springhill Medical Center

    Mobile, Alabama 36608
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Orthopaedic Specialists of North America, PLLC

    Mesa, Arizona 85206
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Arizona Research Center

    Phoenix, Arizona 85059
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Anaheim Clinical Trials, LLC

    Anaheim, California 92801
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Trovare Clinical Research, Inc.

    Bakersfield, California 93301
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Alliance Research Centers

    Laguna Hills, California 92653
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Chesapeake Research Group, LLC

    Pasadena, Maryland 21122
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Optimal Research , LLC

    Austin, Texas 78705
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Hermann Drive Surgical Hospital

    Houston, Texas 77004
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Westside Surgical Hospital

    Houston, Texas 77027
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Futuro Clinical Trials, LLC

    McAllen, Texas 78501
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Plano Surgical Hospital

    Plano, Texas 75093
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Endeavor Clinical Trials

    San Antonio, Texas 78229
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • EPIC Medical Research, LLC

    Murray, Utah 84123
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Jean Brown Research

    Salt Lake City, Utah 84124
    United States

    Site Not Available

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