Randomized Controlled Trial for Exparel Hip Fracture
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2019-01-22
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This is a prospective, randomized study looking at the effect that a long-acting local
anesthetic has on pain control in patients having surgery for hip fractures. The
investigators are conducting the study to see if that reduces the amount of pain medicine
needed after surgery, and if it reduces other medical complications after surgery.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Collaborators:
Orthopaedic Trauma Association University of Kentucky