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Liposomal bupivacaine nerve block for rotator cuff surgery

Rotator Cuff TearsPostoperative PainOpioid Use

Treatments studied

Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.

This study tests whether a long-lasting numbing medicine called liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) works better than standard pain relief for people having rotator cuff surgery. It aims to lessen pain after surgery so you may need fewer pain pills.

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Phase
Phase 4
Enrollment
160 people
Ages
18 years and older
Study type
Interventional

Who can take part

  • You are 18 years old or older.
  • You are having rotator cuff surgery or shoulder arthroscopy that uses a type of nerve block called an interscalene block.
  • You do not have a lung condition like COPD or other breathing problems that would make a nerve block unsafe.
  • You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • You do not have liver disease.
  • You are not allergic to bupivacaine, liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel), or any of their ingredients.

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