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NCT02356198 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Exparel Transversus Abdominis Plane Block vs Intrathecal Analgesia In Colorectal Surgery
A NA study, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 209
- Enrollment target
NCT02356198: Completed NA study, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.
NCT02356198 is a NA study that has completed, run by Mayo Clinic. The registered enrollment target is 209 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (85% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02356198, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 209 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study is prospective, randomized trial in which EXPAREL TAP block is compared to standard IT opioid administration, in relieving postoperative pain, decreasing length of stay, and use of narcotic medication.
Primary Outcome
Postoperative mean pain score for 48 hours after surgery. Pain was assessed on a 0 to 10 point visual analog scale (VAS), with 0 indicating no pain and 10 indicating severe pain. The mean pain score was summarized as the area under the curve (AUC) of the observed pain score, normalized for the total time of observation.
Interventions
- DRUG EXPAREL
- DRUG Intrathecal hydromorphone
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 209 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-10 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02356198 record still lists
NCT02356198 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 209 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (85% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which EXPAREL is the first listed.
NCT02356198 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02356198 about?
NCT02356198 is a clinical study titled "Exparel Transversus Abdominis Plane Block vs Intrathecal Analgesia In Colorectal Surgery". This study is prospective, randomized trial in which EXPAREL TAP block is compared to standard IT opioid administration, in relieving postoperative pain, decreasing length of stay, and use of narcotic medication.
What is the current status of trial NCT02356198?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 209 participants. The study started on 2015-03. Estimated completion is 2017-10.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02356198?
The interventions under investigation include: EXPAREL (DRUG), Intrathecal hydromorphone (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02356198?
This trial is sponsored by Mayo Clinic, which has 2,844 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02356198's enrollment target sits among peer trials
209 496th of 2000 higher than 1,505 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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