The Effect of Liposomal Bupivacaine Nerve Block (Exparel) in Rotator Cuff Surgery

Phase 4

• Conditions: Rotator Cuff Tears; Postoperative Pain; Opioid Use

• Registration Number: NCT06139666
• Lead Sponsor: The Cooper Health System

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-7-26
• Last Update Posted: 2 September 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Enrolling by invitation
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 160

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:<br><br> - Patients above 18 years of age<br><br> - Undergoing rotator cuff surgery or shoulder arthroscopy using an interscalene block<br><br>Exclusion Criteria:<br><br> - Patients with preexisting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or<br> respiratory issues precluding the use of an interscalene block<br><br> - Pregnant women, women nursing infants<br><br> - Patients with preexisting liver disease<br><br> - Patients unwilling to have interscalene block performed<br><br> - Patients allergic to bupivacaine, liposomal bupivacaine, or any ingredients<br> contained within the two drugs listed

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Use of pain medications

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain severity