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Bunionectomy Study for Postoperative Analgesia (EPOCH 1)

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Postoperative Pain
Interventions
Drug: HTX-011
Drug: Saline Placebo
Drug: Bupivacaine HCl
Device: Luer-lock applicator
Device: Vial access device
Registration Number
NCT03295721
Lead Sponsor
Heron Therapeutics
Brief 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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
412
Inclusion Criteria
  • Is scheduled to undergo a primary unilateral, distal, first metatarsal bunionectomy with 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 to become pregnant during the study, sterile; or using acceptable contraceptives.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Has had a contralateral foot bunionectomy in the past 3 months.
  • Has a planned concurrent surgical procedure (eg, bilateral bunionectomy or collateral procedures on the surgical foot).
  • Has other pre existing concurrent acute or chronic painful physical/restrictive condition expected to require analgesic treatment in the postoperative period for pain.
  • Has a contraindication or a known or suspected history of hypersensitivity or clinically significant idiosyncratic reaction to required study medications.
  • Has known or suspected daily use of opioids for 7 or more consecutive days within the 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 for long-acting).
  • Has been administered bupivacaine within 5 days prior to the scheduled surgery.
  • Has initiated treatment with medications within 1 month prior to study drug administration that can impact pain control.
  • Has been administered systemic steroids within 5 half-lives or 10 days prior to administration of study drug.
  • Has a medical condition such that, in the opinion of the Investigator, participating in the study would pose a health risk to the subject or confound the postoperative assessments.
  • As per subject history and/or medical records, has active infection or is currently undergoing 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 or squamous 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 of surgery, or a recent history of alcohol abuse. Note: Subjects with a positive drug screen who are taking an allowed, prescribed medication that is known to result in a positive drug test (eg, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, benzodiazepine for anxiety disorder) may be eligible for participation in the study. Subjects taking medical marijuana are not allowed to participate in the study.
  • Received an investigational product or device in a clinical trial within 30 days or within 5 elimination half lives.
  • Has undergone 3 or more surgeries within 12 months.
  • Has a body mass index (BMI) >39 kg/m2.
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Treatment Group 2: Saline PlaceboLuer-lock applicatorSaline placebo
Treatment Group 1: HTX-011HTX-011HTX 011 (bupivacaine/meloxicam)
Treatment Group 1: HTX-011Luer-lock applicatorHTX 011 (bupivacaine/meloxicam)
Treatment Group 1: HTX-011Vial access deviceHTX 011 (bupivacaine/meloxicam)
Treatment Group 2: Saline PlaceboSaline PlaceboSaline placebo
Treatment Group 3: Bupivacaine HCIBupivacaine HClBupivacaine HCl
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean Area Under the Curve (AUC) of the Numeric Rating Scale of Pain Intensity Scores With Activity (NRS-A; Windowed Worst Observation Carried Forward) for HTX-011 Compared With Saline Placebo.72 hours

Pain intensity scores are assessed using an 11-point Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) (0-10) where 0 represents "no pain" and 10 represents "worst pain imaginable". NRS scores are recorded with activity (NRS-A), seated with the plantar surface of the ball of the surgically attended foot touching the floor (no weight-bearing).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean AUC of the NRS-A Pain Intensity Scores (Windowed Worst Observation Carried Forward) for HTX 011 Compared With Bupivacaine HCl.72 hours

Pain intensity scores are assessed using an 11-point Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) (0-10) where 0 represents "no pain" and 10 represents "worst pain imaginable". NRS scores are recorded with activity (NRS-A) seated with the plantar surface of the ball of the surgically attended foot touching the floor (no weight-bearing).

Mean Total Postoperative Opioid Consumption (in Morphine Equivalents) for HTX 011 Compared With Saline Placebo.72 hours
Percentage of Subjects Who Are Opioid-free for HTX-011 Compared With Bupivacaine HCl.72 hours
Mean Total Postoperative Opioid Consumption (in Morphine Equivalents) for HTX 011 Compared With Bupivacaine HCl.72 hours

Trial Locations

Locations (15)

Springhill Medical Center

🇺🇸

Mobile, Alabama, United States

Anaheim Clinical Trials, LLC

🇺🇸

Anaheim, California, United States

Trovare Clinical Research, Inc.

🇺🇸

Bakersfield, California, United States

Arizona Research Center

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Alliance Research Centers

🇺🇸

Laguna Hills, California, United States

Hermann Drive Surgical Hospital

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Houston, Texas, United States

Chesapeake Research Group, LLC

🇺🇸

Pasadena, Maryland, United States

Optimal Research , LLC

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Austin, Texas, United States

Westside Surgical Hospital

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Houston, Texas, United States

Futuro Clinical Trials, LLC

🇺🇸

McAllen, Texas, United States

Plano Surgical Hospital

🇺🇸

Plano, Texas, United States

Endeavor Clinical Trials

🇺🇸

San Antonio, Texas, United States

EPIC Medical Research, LLC

🇺🇸

Murray, Utah, United States

Jean Brown Research

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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Orthopaedic Specialists of North America, PLLC

🇺🇸

Mesa, Arizona, United States

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