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Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of EXPAREL for Postoperative Analgesia in Subjects Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

RecruitingPhase 1Ages 0 Years - 6 YearsAllPacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This Phase 1, multicenter, open-label, randomized, bupivacaine-controlled study is designed to evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK) and safety of EXPAREL vs. bupivacaine HCl for postsurgical analgesia in pediatric subjects aged 0 to less than 6 years of age undergoing cardiac surgery, utilizing local infiltration analgesia (LIA).

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: All of the following inclusion criteria must be met for eligibility: 1. Pediatric participants with congenital heart defects planned to undergo cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass 2. Male or female participants from 0 to less than 6 years of age on the day of surgery: 2 years to less than 6 years of age for Part 1; 6 months to less than 2 years of age for Part 2; 0 to less than 6 months of age for Part 3 3. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Classes 1 through 4. 4. Parent/guardian is able to speak, read, and understand the language of the ICF and provide informed consent for the participant. 5. Parent/guardian is able to adhere to the study visit schedule and complete all study assessments for the participant. Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion Criteria: A participant will not be eligible for the study if any of the following exclusion criteria are met: 1. History of hypersensitivity or idiosyncratic reactions or contradictions to EXPAREL, bupivacaine HCl, or other amide-type local anesthetics or to opioid medications 2. Administration of EXPAREL or bupivacaine HCl within 30 days prior to IP administration 3. Administration of an IP within 30 days or 5 elimination half-lives of such IP, whichever is longer, prior to IP administration, or planned administration of another IP or procedure during participation in this study 4. History of preterm birth (before 35 weeks of pregnancy) 5. History of coagulopathies or immunodeficiency disorders 6. Disease or condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, indicates an increased vulnerability to IPs and/or procedures 7. Recent or potential exposure to COVID-19 8. Cardiac surgery has been canceled and cannot be rescheduled within 30 days of signing the ICF because of any reason. 9. Necessity in delayed wound closure 10. Informed consent withdrawn before randomization
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What it tests

  • EXPAREL
  • bupivacaine
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Where

5 sites
Indiana University Health, Riley Hospital For Children
Indianapolis, United States
St. Louis Children's Hospital (SLCH)
St Louis, United States
Duke University Health System
Durham, United States
University of Oklahoma (OU) - Medical Center - The Children's Hospital
Oklahoma City, United States
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHSC-H) - McGovern Medical School
Houston, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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