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Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of HTX-011 for Postoperative Analgesia Following Abdominoplasty Surgery

A Phase 2, Randomized, Controlled Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of HTX-011 or HTX-002 for Post-Operative Analgesia Following Abdominoplasty Surgery

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02689258
Enrollment
277
Registered
2016-02-23
Start date
2016-02-23
Completion date
2017-04-01
Last updated
2026-03-02

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Conditions

Postoperative Pain

Brief summary

A Phase 2, Randomized, Controlled Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of HTX-011 or HTX-002 for Post-Operative Analgesia Following Abdominoplasty Surgery

Detailed description

This study includes multiple formulations for formulation selection of the fixed-combination product and for the factorial design assessment of the contribution of the bupivacaine component. HTX-011A is the second formulation studied (HTX-011-49). HTX-011B is the final formulation studied (HTX-011-56), which was also included in subsequent Phase 2b and Phase 3 studies. For the factorial design assessment, HTX-002, a bupivacaine-only formulation in the same HTX-011 proprietary polymer was evaluated.

Interventions

HTX- 011B (bupivacaine/meloxicam) via injection

DRUGPlacebo

Saline placebo via injection

HTX- 011A (bupivacaine/meloxicam) via injection

HTX-002 via combination

Bupivacaine HCl via injection

Sponsors

Heron Therapeutics
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

Subjects must meet all of the following criteria to be considered eligible to participate in the study: 1. Be scheduled to undergo abdominoplasty surgery that is amenable to treatment with a long acting local anesthetic as per the anesthesia protocol 2. Be American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical Class I or II 3. Subjects 18 years of age or older 4. Have clinical laboratory values that are within normal limits (WNL); subjects with AST/ALT \< 3 x ULN, and/or creatinine \< 2 x ULN are acceptable. 5. Have a body mass index ≤ 30 kg/m2 6. Female subjects are eligible only if all of the following apply: * Not pregnant (female subject of child bearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy tests at screening and negative urine pregnancy test before surgery) * Not lactating * Not planning to become pregnant during the study * Be surgically sterile; or at least two years post-menopausal; or have a monogamous partner who is surgically sterile; or is practicing double-barrier contraception; or practicing abstinence (must agree to use double-barrier contraception in the event of sexual activity); or using an insertable, injectable, transdermal, or combination oral contraceptive approved by the FDA for greater than 2 months prior to screening visits and commits to the use of an acceptable form of birth control for the duration of the study 7. Male subjects must be surgically sterile (biologically or surgically) or commit to the use of a reliable method of birth control for the duration of the study 8. Does NOT have, as determined by the investigator or the study's medical monitor, a history or clinical manifestations of significant renal, hepatic, cardiovascular, metabolic, neurologic, psychiatric, or other condition that would preclude participation in the study 9. Must be able to understand study procedures and be willing to comply and give informed consent for the conduct of all study procedures, using an IRB approved consent

Exclusion criteria

Subjects who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded from participating in the study: 1. Have a contraindication or be allergic to any medication to be used during the trial period 2. Have another painful physical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may confound the assessments of post-operative pain 3. Have a history of migraine or frequent headaches, seizures, or are currently taking anticonvulsants 4. Currently taking analgesics for a chronically painful condition, or has taken long acting opioids within 3 days of surgery, or taken any opioids within 24 hours of surgery 5. Previous abdominal surgery, as determined by the investigator, that would preclude participation in the study 6. Subjects that require liposuction as part of the abdominoplasty procedure in Part A of the protocol 7. Subjects that are to have ancillary procedures performed during the abdominoplasty surgery that are unrelated to the abdominal area (breast reduction, breast augmentation, etc.) 8. Subjects unable to discontinue medications that have not been at a stable dose for at least 14 days prior to the scheduled abdominoplasty procedure and before dosing with investigational product 9. Subjects taking the following medications; anticonvulsants, sedatives (including benzodiazepines) corticosteroids (by any means of administration), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) within 24 hours of study drug dosing, morphine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), neuroleptics, or serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Gabapentin and pregabalin are not permitted 10. Have a known or suspected history of alcohol or drug abuse 11. Have positive results on the alcohol breath test indicative of alcohol abuse or urine drug screen indicative of illicit drug use (unless results can be explained by a current prescription or acceptable over-the-counter medication at screening as determined by the investigator). The urine drug screen prior to surgery must be negative 12. Have evidence of a clinically significant 12-lead ECG abnormality according to the judgment of the investigator 13. Have received any investigational product within 30 days before start of study 14. Have previously received HTX-011 in clinical trials 15. Experiences a clinically significant event during surgery prior to the administration of the investigational product (e.g., excessive bleeding, hemodynamic instability) that would render the subject medically unstable, complicate their post-surgical course, or significantly increase the risk of study drug administration as per the judgment of the investigator. This will result in the subject being reported as randomized, not treated. 16. Subjects with sleep apnea or are on home continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) 17. Subjects who are receiving oxygen therapy at the time of screening

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Summed Pain Intensity Scores Collected Over 24 Hours24 hoursThe SPI is derived by summing the pain intensity score weighted by the scheduled time duration. SPI0-24 will be calculated by summing the Pain intensity (PI) score at the relevant time points weighted by the scheduled time duration since the prior PI assessment as follows: SPI0-24= PI1+PI2+2\*PI4+2\*PI6+2\*PI8+2\*PI10+2\*PI12+2\*PI14+4\*PI18+6\*PI24. Min = 0 (if PI=0 at every time) and Max = 240 (if PI=10 at every time).

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

1 Subject underwent complete abdominoplasty and was unintentionally randomized to receive HTX-002 (intended for mini-abdominoplasty procedure only). This subject is included in the Safety, ITT, and mITT Populations.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Part A, Cohort A: HTX-011A
HTX- 011A (bupivacaine/meloxicam), 200 mg/6 mg via injection.
20
Parts A and B, Cohort B: Saline Placebo
Saline placebo via injection.
63
Part A, Cohorts C Through F: HTX-011B
Cohort C: HTX- 011B (bupivacaine/meloxicam), 200 mg/6 mg via injection; Cohort D: HTX- 011B (bupivacaine/meloxicam), 400 mg/12 mg via injection; Cohort E: HTX- 011B (bupivacaine/meloxicam), 400 mg/12 mg via combination; Cohort F: HTX- 011B (bupivacaine/meloxicam), 600 mg/18 mg via injection.
48
Part B, Cohort A: HTX-002
HTX-002, 400 mg via combination.
17
Part C, Cohort A Through C: HTX-011B
Cohort A: HTX-011B (bupivacaine/meloxicam), 400 mg/12 mg via instillation; Cohort B: HTX-011B (bupivacaine/meloxicam), 400 mg/12 mg via combination; Cohort C: HTX-011B (bupivacaine/meloxicam), 300 mg/9 mg via combination.
77
Part C, Cohort D: Bupivacaine HCI
Bupivacaine HCl 100 mg via injection.
17
Part C, Cohort E: Saline Placebo
Saline placebo via injection.
32
Total274

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPart A, Cohort A: HTX-011ATotalPart C, Cohort E: Saline PlaceboPart C, Cohort D: Bupivacaine HCIPart C, Cohort A Through C: HTX-011BPart B, Cohort A: HTX-002Part A, Cohorts C Through F: HTX-011BParts A and B, Cohort B: Saline Placebo
Age, Continuous40.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.11
41.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.67
43.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.53
40.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.38
39.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.44
47.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.77
41.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.66
43.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.56
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants2 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
2 Participants11 Participants0 Participants0 Participants3 Participants1 Participants1 Participants4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
5 Participants64 Participants9 Participants4 Participants16 Participants4 Participants13 Participants13 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants3 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants3 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
13 Participants194 Participants23 Participants13 Participants57 Participants12 Participants31 Participants45 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
20 participants274 participants32 participants17 participants77 participants17 participants48 participants63 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
20 Participants272 Participants32 Participants17 Participants77 Participants17 Participants46 Participants63 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants2 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants2 Participants0 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
EG004
affected / at risk
EG005
affected / at risk
EG006
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 200 / 630 / 480 / 170 / 770 / 170 / 32
other
Total, other adverse events
19 / 2050 / 6342 / 4813 / 1767 / 7715 / 1727 / 32
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 200 / 630 / 480 / 171 / 771 / 170 / 32

Outcome results

Primary

Summed Pain Intensity Scores Collected Over 24 Hours

The SPI is derived by summing the pain intensity score weighted by the scheduled time duration. SPI0-24 will be calculated by summing the Pain intensity (PI) score at the relevant time points weighted by the scheduled time duration since the prior PI assessment as follows: SPI0-24= PI1+PI2+2\*PI4+2\*PI6+2\*PI8+2\*PI10+2\*PI12+2\*PI14+4\*PI18+6\*PI24. Min = 0 (if PI=0 at every time) and Max = 240 (if PI=10 at every time).

Time frame: 24 hours

Population: mITT Population.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Part A, Cohort A: HTX-011ASummed Pain Intensity Scores Collected Over 24 Hours92.60 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 47.531
Parts A and B, Cohort B: Saline PlaceboSummed Pain Intensity Scores Collected Over 24 Hours96.16 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 43.775
Primary

Summed Pain Intensity Scores Collected Over 24 Hours

The SPI is derived by summing the pain intensity score weighted by the scheduled time duration. SPI0-24 will be calculated by summing the Pain intensity (PI) score at the relevant time points weighted by the scheduled time duration since the prior PI assessment as follows: SPI0-24= PI1+PI2+2\*PI4+2\*PI6+2\*PI8+2\*PI10+2\*PI12+2\*PI14+4\*PI18+6\*PI24. Min = 0 (if PI=0 at every time) and Max = 240 (if PI=10 at every time).

Time frame: 24 Hours

Population: mITT Population.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Part A, Cohort A: HTX-011ASummed Pain Intensity Scores Collected Over 24 Hours79.53 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 40.458
Parts A and B, Cohort B: Saline PlaceboSummed Pain Intensity Scores Collected Over 24 Hours74.64 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 46.893
Part A, Cohort E: HTX-011BSummed Pain Intensity Scores Collected Over 24 Hours66.38 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 53.214
Part A, Cohort F: HTX-011BSummed Pain Intensity Scores Collected Over 24 Hours89.46 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 45.402
Part B, Cohort A: HTX-002Summed Pain Intensity Scores Collected Over 24 Hours83.85 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 37.326
Primary

Summed Pain Intensity Scores Collected Over 24 Hours

The SPI is derived by summing the pain intensity score weighted by the scheduled time duration. SPI0-24 will be calculated by summing the Pain intensity (PI) score at the relevant time points weighted by the scheduled time duration since the prior PI assessment as follows: SPI0-24= PI1+PI2+2\*PI4+2\*PI6+2\*PI8+2\*PI10+2\*PI12+2\*PI14+4\*PI18+6\*PI24. Min = 0 (if PI=0 at every time) and Max = 240 (if PI=10 at every time).

Time frame: 24 Hours

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Part A, Cohort A: HTX-011ASummed Pain Intensity Scores Collected Over 24 Hours113.72 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 49.109
Parts A and B, Cohort B: Saline PlaceboSummed Pain Intensity Scores Collected Over 24 Hours83.23 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 43.966
Part A, Cohort E: HTX-011BSummed Pain Intensity Scores Collected Over 24 Hours104.65 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 44.14
Part A, Cohort F: HTX-011BSummed Pain Intensity Scores Collected Over 24 Hours110.22 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 41.98
Part B, Cohort A: HTX-002Summed Pain Intensity Scores Collected Over 24 Hours121.93 Units on a scaleStandard Deviation 52.53

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 3, 2026