Status:

COMPLETED

Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of EXPAREL in Adults Undergoing Tonsillectomy

Lead Sponsor:

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Conditions:

Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to characterize the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of a single dose of EXPAREL (133 mg/10 mL) administered intraoperatively per normal infiltration for prolonged analgesia i...

Detailed Description

Blood samples for bupivacaine PK analysis will be obtained from subjects at baseline (within 30 minutes prior to EXPAREL infiltration), 15 minutes, 30 minutes, and 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 h...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male or female, ≥18 years of age at the Screening Visit.
  • Subjects undergoing tonsillectomy with or without removal of the adenoids.
  • Able and willing to comply with all study visits and procedures.
  • Willing and capable of providing written informed consent.

Exclusion

  • History of hypersensitivity or idiosyncratic reaction to amide-type local anesthetics.
  • Received any investigational drug within 30 days prior to EXPAREL administration, and/or has planned administration of another investigational product or procedure while participating in this study.
  • Currently pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant during the study or within 1 month after EXPAREL administration. Female subjects must be surgically sterile, at least 2 years postmenopausal, or using an acceptable method of birth control. If of childbearing potential, must have a documented negative pregnancy test within 24 hours before EXPAREL administration.
  • Subjects with significant medical conditions or laboratory results that, in the opinion of the Investigator, indicate an increased vulnerability to EXPAREL and/or procedures, or cause inability to comply with the study requirements.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2014

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2015

Estimated Enrollment :

12 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02199574

Start Date

August 1 2014

End Date

June 1 2015

Last Update

March 8 2021

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Memorial Hermann - Memorial City Medical Center

Houston, Texas, United States, 77024

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Memorial Village Surgery Center

Houston, Texas, United States, 77024