IT Pacira Exparel (Healthy Volunteers) - Clinical Trial
What is the Purpose of this Study?
We are doing this study to learn more about the safety and effectiveness of the study drug, Exparel (which is a liposome, or surrounded in fat molecules) when it is injected with Bupivacaine. Bupivacaine acts by numbing the area around where it is given to help decrease pain.
Healthy Participants
Who Can Participate in the Study?
-Healthy Adults, 18-50
-No kidney problems
-No blood thinning problems
What is Involved?
If you choose to join this study you will:
-Be randomized (like drawing numbers out of a hat) to 1 of 3 groups
--Group 1 will get the study drug (Exparel) injected into their spinal region
--Group 2 will get Bupivacaine injected into their spinal region
--Group 3 will get a placebo (harmless saltwater) injected into their spinal region
-Agree to be admitted to the unit for monitoring and tests for 5 nights
-Complete a follow-up visit at the clinic on day 9
-Complete a follow-up phone call on day 30