Clinical Trial: Study of A Long Lasting Local Anesthestic for Hand, Wrist or Finger Surgery

Study Status: Terminated
Recruit Status: Terminated
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Exparel (Bupivacaine Liposome Injectable Suspension) for Distal Upper Extremity Blocks in Orthopedic Surgery

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to compare Exparel, a new, long-lasting numbing medication and a shorter-acting nerve block to a traditional single-shot nerve block in patients having hand, wrist or finger surgery.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Jose Soberon, MD

Current Primary Outcome: Onset of Sensorimotor block [ Time Frame: 30 minutes ]

A blinded study staff member will evaluate the subject after the block is performed. Subjects will be asked to move their hand and will be asked if they can feel a sharp sensation on specific areas of their hand. Once no movement and no feeling is detected, the block is considered successful and the time will be noted.


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Ochsner Health System

Dates:
Date Received: February 6, 2014
Date Started: February 2014
Date Completion:
Last Updated: April 3, 2017
Last Verified: April 2017