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Safety and Efficacy of CollaRx® Bupivacaine Implant in Men After Open Laparotomy Herniorrhaphy

A Phase II, Randomized, Single Dose, Double-blind, Placebo Controlled Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety Profile of the CollaRx® Bupivacaine Implant (200 mg Bupivacaine Hydrochloride) in Men After Open Laparotomy Herniorrhaphy

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01220024
Enrollment
50
Registered
2010-10-13
Start date
2010-12-02
Completion date
2011-05-18
Last updated
2021-03-10

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Herniorrhaphy, Inguinal Hernia, Postoperative Pain

Brief summary

This study will assess pain intensity for the first 72 hrs after after aggravated movement (cough)following open laparotomy inguinal herniorrhaphy in patient who receive either the CollaRx Bupivacaine implant or a plain collagen sponge.

Detailed description

Inguinal herniorrhaphy is a common surgery; and common surgical methods used include laparoscopic and open placement of synthetic mesh. The use of synthetic mesh can greatly reduce the risk of hernia recurrence regardless of the method used for its placement. Managing postoperative pain and preventing morbidity after open mesh herniorrhaphy remain considerable medical challenges. Bupivacaine is a local anesthetic (pain medicine) that has an established safety profile. Collagen is a protein that is found in all mammals. The CollaRx Bupivacaine implant is a thin flat sponge made out of collagen that comes from cow tendons and contains bupivacaine. When inserted into a surgical site, the collagen breaks down and bupivacaine is released at the site but very little is absorbed into the blood stream. The high levels of bupivacaine at the surgical site may result in less pain for several days after surgery. This study will assess pain intensity after surgery in patients who receive either the CollaRx Bupivacaine implant or a plain collagen sponge.

Interventions

Drug: Bupivacaine Collagen Sponge

Drug: Placebo Collagen Sponge

Sponsors

Premier Research
CollaboratorOTHER
Innocoll
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Man ≥ 18 years * Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 19 and ≤ 40 kg/m2. * Has a planned unilateral inguinal herniorrhaphy (open laparotomy, tension free technique) to be performed according to standard surgical technique under general anesthesia.

Exclusion criteria

* Has a known hypersensitivity to amide local anesthetics, opioids, or bovine products. * Scheduled for bilateral inguinal herniorrhaphy. * Undergone a prior herniorrhaphy on the side scheduled for repair. * Undergone major surgery within 3 mos of the scheduled herniorrhaphy. * Has cardiac arrhythmias or atrioventricular (AV) conduction disorders. * Concomitantly uses antiarrhythmics (eg, amiodarone, lidocaine), propranolol, or strong/moderate cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 inhibitors or inducers (eg, macrolide antibiotics and grapefruit juice). * Used long acting analgesics within 24 hours of surgery. Short acting analgesics such as acetaminophen may be used on the day of surgery but are subject to preoperative restrictions for oral intake.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Sum of Pain Intensity Defined as Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 100-mm VAS PI Scores.1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours.The primary efficacy variable was SPI defined as area under the curve (AUC) of 100-mm VAS pain intensity scores after aggravated movement (cough) from 1 to 72 hours after surgery. Minimum score is 0. Maximum score is 7200. This represents the AUC (Area Under the Curve) of the pain intensities when calculated with the trapezoidal rule. A lower score means a better outcome or less pain reported.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Sum of Pain Intensity (SPI) After Aggravated Movement (Cough)1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours.Measured on a Visual Analog Pain Scale (VAS) with the lowest possible value of 0 and highest 100 (0 - 100) at each time point. A lower score is better which means the patient experience lower pain. The score is calculated using the number of hours \* the VAS score. This represents the AUC (Area Under the Curve) of the pain intensities when calculated with the trapezoidal rule. For each measure outcome - the minimum score is 0 and the maximum score is 100\* the number of hours in that period.
Sum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) When at Rest1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours.Measured on a Visual Analog Pain Scale (VAS) with the lowest possible value of 0 and highest 100 (0 - 100) at each time point. A lower score is better which means the patient experience lower pain. The score is calculated using the number of hours \* the VAS score. This represents the AUC (Area Under the Curve) of the pain intensities when calculated with the trapezoidal rule. For each measure outcome - the minimum score is 0 and the maximum score is 100\* the number of hours in that period.
Pain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)1,2,4,6,8,10,12,24,48 and 72 hoursMeasured on a Visual Analog Pain Scale (VAS) with the lowest possible value of 0 and highest 100 (0 - 100). Patients were asked during multiple time points to provide a score on this VAS scale. The lower the sore the better the outcome. Higher score is a worse outcome
Pain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at Rest1,2,4,6,8,10,12,24,48 and 72 hoursMeasured on a Visual Analog Pain Scale (VAS) with the lowest possible value of 0 and highest 100 (0 - 100). Patients were asked during multiple time points to provide a score on this VAS scale. Lower score is better. Higher score means more pain. Time points are summarized independently
Mean Sum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Categorical Scores After Aggravated Movement1,2,4,6,8,10,12,24,48 and 72 hoursMeasured on a Visual Analog Pain Scale (VAS) with the lowest possible value of 0 and highest 100 (0 - 100) for each timepoint. (timepoints 1,2,4,6,8,10,12,24,48 and 72 hours ) Patients were asked during multiple time points to provide a score on this VAS scale. For 1 to 24 hours the highest score possible would be 800. For 1 to 48 hours the highest score possible would be 900. For 1 to 72 hours the highest score possible would be 1000. A mean Lower score is better. A mean Higher score is a worse outcome.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

medical investigative sites

Participants by arm

ArmCount
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen Sponges
Bupivacaine Collagen Sponge: Drug: Bupivacaine Collagen Sponge
25
2, Placebo Collagen Sponges
Placebo collagen Sponge: Drug: Placebo Collagen Sponge
25
Total50

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up11

Baseline characteristics

Characteristic2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen Sponges2, Placebo Collagen SpongesTotal
Age, Continuous47.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.3
41.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.9
44.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.9
Region of Enrollment
United States
25 participants25 participants50 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
25 Participants25 Participants50 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 250 / 25
other
Total, other adverse events
15 / 2517 / 25
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 250 / 25

Outcome results

Primary

Sum of Pain Intensity Defined as Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 100-mm VAS PI Scores.

The primary efficacy variable was SPI defined as area under the curve (AUC) of 100-mm VAS pain intensity scores after aggravated movement (cough) from 1 to 72 hours after surgery. Minimum score is 0. Maximum score is 7200. This represents the AUC (Area Under the Curve) of the pain intensities when calculated with the trapezoidal rule. A lower score means a better outcome or less pain reported.

Time frame: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours.

Population: Intent-to-treat population

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity Defined as Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 100-mm VAS PI Scores.2810.4 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 1693.43
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity Defined as Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 100-mm VAS PI Scores.3484.5 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 1806.68
Secondary

Mean Sum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Categorical Scores After Aggravated Movement

Measured on a Visual Analog Pain Scale (VAS) with the lowest possible value of 0 and highest 100 (0 - 100) for each timepoint. (timepoints 1,2,4,6,8,10,12,24,48 and 72 hours ) Patients were asked during multiple time points to provide a score on this VAS scale. For 1 to 24 hours the highest score possible would be 800. For 1 to 48 hours the highest score possible would be 900. For 1 to 72 hours the highest score possible would be 1000. A mean Lower score is better. A mean Higher score is a worse outcome.

Time frame: 1,2,4,6,8,10,12,24,48 and 72 hours

Population: ITT population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesMean Sum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Categorical Scores After Aggravated Movement1 to 24 hours40.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.64
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesMean Sum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Categorical Scores After Aggravated Movement1 to 48 hours83.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 29.63
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesMean Sum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Categorical Scores After Aggravated Movement1 to 72 hours118.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 44.8
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesMean Sum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Categorical Scores After Aggravated Movement1 to 24 hours45.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.84
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesMean Sum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Categorical Scores After Aggravated Movement1 to 48 hours90.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 27.86
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesMean Sum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Categorical Scores After Aggravated Movement1 to 72 hours128.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 46.12
Secondary

Pain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at Rest

Measured on a Visual Analog Pain Scale (VAS) with the lowest possible value of 0 and highest 100 (0 - 100). Patients were asked during multiple time points to provide a score on this VAS scale. Lower score is better. Higher score means more pain. Time points are summarized independently

Time frame: 1,2,4,6,8,10,12,24,48 and 72 hours

Population: ITT population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 131.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 29.2
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 233.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 25.2
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 431.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.6
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 633.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 25.45
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 847.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 25.33
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 1044.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 25.93
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 1247.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 28.47
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 2449.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 26.92
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 4836.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 27.85
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 7230.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 27.23
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 2451.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 26.65
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 173.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 22.61
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 1052.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 30.41
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 260.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 22.81
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 7238.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 30.16
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 457.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.79
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 1255.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 29.72
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 658.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 26.05
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 4847.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 29.78
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity VAS Scores Over Time at RestHour 854.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 27.49
Secondary

Pain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)

Measured on a Visual Analog Pain Scale (VAS) with the lowest possible value of 0 and highest 100 (0 - 100). Patients were asked during multiple time points to provide a score on this VAS scale. The lower the sore the better the outcome. Higher score is a worse outcome

Time frame: 1,2,4,6,8,10,12,24,48 and 72 hours

Population: ITT Population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 131.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 28.59
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 232.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.88
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 431.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 26.1
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 633.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.95
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 847.0 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.83
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 1043.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 25.54
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 1246.7 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 28.18
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 2449.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 26.37
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 4836.0 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 27.31
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 7229.8 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 27
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 2451.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 26.65
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 173.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 22.61
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 1052.0 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 30.41
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 260.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 22.81
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 7238.3 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 30.16
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 457.0 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.79
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 1228.18 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 29.72
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 658.8 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 26.05
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 4847.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 29.78
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesPain Intensity Visual Analog Pain Scale Scores Over Time After Aggravated Movement (Cough)Hour 854.3 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 27.49
Secondary

Sum of Pain Intensity (SPI) After Aggravated Movement (Cough)

Measured on a Visual Analog Pain Scale (VAS) with the lowest possible value of 0 and highest 100 (0 - 100) at each time point. A lower score is better which means the patient experience lower pain. The score is calculated using the number of hours \* the VAS score. This represents the AUC (Area Under the Curve) of the pain intensities when calculated with the trapezoidal rule. For each measure outcome - the minimum score is 0 and the maximum score is 100\* the number of hours in that period.

Time frame: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours.

Population: Intent-to-Treat Population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity (SPI) After Aggravated Movement (Cough)1 to 24 hours996.3 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 503.65
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity (SPI) After Aggravated Movement (Cough)25 to 48 hours1021.8 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 604.71
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity (SPI) After Aggravated Movement (Cough)1 to 48 hours2018.2 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 1092.85
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity (SPI) After Aggravated Movement (Cough)49 to 72 hours792.2 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 633.88
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity (SPI) After Aggravated Movement (Cough)49 to 72 hours1027.4 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 713.6
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity (SPI) After Aggravated Movement (Cough)1 to 24 hours1270.4 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 566.52
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity (SPI) After Aggravated Movement (Cough)1 to 48 hours2457.2 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 1155.63
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity (SPI) After Aggravated Movement (Cough)25 to 48 hours1186.7 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 647.4
Secondary

Sum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) When at Rest

Measured on a Visual Analog Pain Scale (VAS) with the lowest possible value of 0 and highest 100 (0 - 100) at each time point. A lower score is better which means the patient experience lower pain. The score is calculated using the number of hours \* the VAS score. This represents the AUC (Area Under the Curve) of the pain intensities when calculated with the trapezoidal rule. For each measure outcome - the minimum score is 0 and the maximum score is 100\* the number of hours in that period.

Time frame: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours.

Population: ITT population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) When at Rest25 to 48 hours754.7 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 538.41
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) When at Rest49 to 72 hours567.0 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 565.64
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) When at Rest1 to 48 hours1496.4 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 978.74
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) When at Rest1 to 72 hours2063.4 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 1511.89
2, 5x5cm Bupivacaine Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) When at Rest1 to 24 hours741.6 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 452.29
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) When at Rest1 to 72 hours2035.0 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 1271.12
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) When at Rest1 to 24 hours856.6 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 486.95
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) When at Rest25 to 48 hours677.2 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 455.96
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) When at Rest1 to 48 hours1533.8 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 875.52
2, Placebo Collagen SpongesSum of Pain Intensity (SPI) Using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) When at Rest49 to 72 hours501.3 score on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 451.92

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026