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Exparel Versus Bupivacaine in Post-operative Pain Control

Exparel Versus Bupivacaine in Post-operative Pain Control Following Bilateral Third Molar Extractions: A Single-blind Randomized Clinical Trial

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06547255
Enrollment
82
Registered
2024-08-09
Start date
2024-08-21
Completion date
2025-07-01
Last updated
2025-08-05

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Conditions

Liposomal Bupivacaine

Brief summary

This is a prospective, randomized study to evaluate anaesthetic parameters, postoperative analgesia and oral analgesic consumption comparing exparel (liposomal bupivacaine) vs. standard bupivacaine

Detailed description

The main purpose of this prospective, randomized study was to evaluate anaesthetic parameters, postoperative analgesia and oral analgesic consumption comparing exparel (liposomal bupivacaine) vs. standard bupivacaine. At the end of the third molar extraction surgical procedure and at least fifteen minutes following the most recent administration of 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine (routine for this procedure), patients will, at random, receive mandibular and maxillary infiltrations with 3mL of 1.3% liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) or with standard 3mL standard bupivacaine. Electronic home questionnaires will be completed by the patient following the procedure for 96 hours to evaluate these clinical parameters

Interventions

At the end of the third molar extraction surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia and at least fifteen minutes following the most recent administration of 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine nerve block (routine for this procedure), all patients will receive bilateral infiltrations with 3mL of 1.3% liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) OR with 3mL of 0.5% bupivacaine with 1:200,000 epinephrine while they are still under general anesthesia.

Sponsors

Case Western Reserve University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Male and nonpregnant female adults (≥18 years of age) with American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification 1, 2, or 3 who were scheduled to undergo bilateral third molar extraction (extraction of all 4 third molars) under local anesthesia and general anesthesia Study participants were required to have full or partial bony impaction of both mandibular third molars.

Exclusion criteria

* history of allergy or contraindication to amide-type local anesthetics, epinephrine, or opioids a history of any disease or condition or recent use of any drug that, in the opinion of the investigator, might increase the risk of surgery or interfere with study evaluations any use of long-acting opioids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, or acetaminophen within 3 days before screening or use of opioids within 24 hours of screening Patient that is pregnant or suspected to be pregnant Adults that cannot speak English, adults that are unable to consent on their own, or persons that are listed as vulnerable individuals will not be part of the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
post operative pain96 hours post-operativelyAt home questionnaire with a numerical scale (0 - 10), to be completed each morning and evening for four days post-operative
Adverse effects96 hours post-operativelyAt home questionnaire including the presence or absence of any abnormal sensations, change in taste, nausea, constipation, fever, diaphoresis, vomiting, light-headedness, palpitations, or headache.
NSAID/Acetaminophen use96 hours post-operativelyIbuprofen 600mg \[Advil\], Tylenol) Use
Norco 5/325 (Hydrocone-Acetaminophen) Use96 hours post-operativelyAt home questionnaire including the dosage, time, quantity and reason for use

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

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