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Exparel and Education to Avoid Opioids After Carpal Tunnel Release
NCT03867539 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This trial seeks to use the long acting local anesthetic Exparel, in conjunction with opioid education, to attempt to avoid any post-operative opioid use following carpal tunnel surgery. This group will be compared with a "standard" group that receives non-liposomal bupivacaine, opioid education, and opioids.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Differing pain management strategy
Study Locations (2)
Ohio
- Orthopedic Associates of Southwest Ohio — Dayton
- Orthopedic Associates of Southwest Ohio — Dayton
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 64 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-02-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-03-31 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03867539
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03867539 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 4, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 64 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Kettering Health Network, which has 34 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Differing pain management strategy is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03867539 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Ohio. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03867539 about?
NCT03867539 is a clinical study titled "Exparel and Education to Avoid Opioids After Carpal Tunnel Release". This trial seeks to use the long acting local anesthetic Exparel, in conjunction with opioid education, to attempt to avoid any post-operative opioid use following carpal tunnel surgery. This group will be compared with a "standard" group that receives non-liposomal bupivacaine, opioid education, an...
What is the current status of trial NCT03867539?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 64 participants. The study started on 2019-02-15. Estimated completion is 2025-03-31.
What conditions does trial NCT03867539 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03867539?
The interventions under investigation include: Differing pain management strategy (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03867539?
This trial is sponsored by Kettering Health Network, which has 34 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03867539 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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