The Use of Pecs Blocks in Combination With Exparel in Breast Reconstruction Surgery

Phase 3 Completed 60 enrolled Northwestern University Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc · collab

RandomizedParallel-groupSingle-blindTreatment

Summary

This project intends to more thoroughly investigate the direct influence of Pecs blocks in the administration of Exparel, a non-opioid analgesic, in breast reconstruction surgery. The hypothesis is that this analgesic delivery method will significantly reduce negative outcomes such as post-operative pain, opioid use, and nausea while increasing positive outcomes such as post-operative physical activity.

Timeline

Start: 2021-10-22
Primary completion: 2025-05-01
Completion: 2025-07-01

Drugs

Evaluation	Drug	Modality	Dose	Route
Background	Bupivacaine	Other / unclassified	—	Other
Background	Bupivacaine	Other / unclassified	—	—

Indications

No indication recorded.