Liposomal Bupivacaine for Pain Control After Rotator Cuff Repair
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Rotator Cuff Tear, Postoperative Pain
In brief
The use of an interscalene block (ISB) is often associated with rebound pain that could be avoided through adjunctive therapy with longer duration. Administration of a liposomal bupivacaine (LB) field block in addition to ISB would overcome this rebound pain to provide greater pain relief and reduce opiate consumption when compared to ISB alone. 50 patients were recruited and randomized into groups that either received or did not receive an intraoperative LB field block in addition to standard ISB administration. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain scores and narcotic consumption were recorded over the five-day postoperative period to determine the effectiveness of LB pain relief.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03692546
- Run by
- Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
- People needed
- 50
- Starts
- 2017-02-01
- Expected to finish
- 2018-09-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2018-10-02
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- at least 18 years of age
- undergoing an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery of a full thickness tear
- willing to fill out the "Pain Journal"; able to understand the informed consent process
- willing to document informed consent prior to completion of any study-related procedure
- able to read, comprehend, and complete subject-reported outcome measures in English
You may not qualify if…
- pregnant
- documented history of drug or alcohol abuse
- use of narcotic painkillers greater than 3 months prior to surgery
- neurologic deficit or disability involving the surgical extremity
- known allergy or intolerance to hydrocodone or oxycodone
- known allergy to amide anesthetics
- currently enrolled or planning to enroll in another clinical trial during this study that would affect the outcome of this study
- history of cognitive or mental health status that interferes with study participation
Where it is running
- Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists — Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
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