Pain management with Exparel after knee surgery in teens
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial is testing a long-acting numbing medicine called Exparel to see how well it controls pain after a specific knee surgery (MPFL reconstruction) in teens and young adults. It may help reduce the need for strong painkillers after the operation.
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Who can take part
- Patient is 13 years old or older
- Surgery is an isolated MPFL reconstruction (no other knee procedures)
- No allergy to Exparel or any local anesthetic
- Not pregnant
- BMI is less than 40
- Patient and parent/guardian are able to give permission and consent
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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