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NCT05537883 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block Using Liposomal Bupivacaine in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Patients

A Phase 1 study of Bariatric Surgery Candidate and Morbid Obesity, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
72
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT05537883 is a Phase 1 study of Bariatric Surgery Candidate and Morbid Obesity that has completed, run by Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The registered enrollment target is 72 participants, below the 111-participant average among 28 other Bariatric Surgery Candidate trials with a reported enrollment target (35% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT05537883, a Phase 1 study of Bariatric Surgery Candidate and Morbid Obesity, has completed, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
72 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

To investigate if laparoscopic Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block using plain bupivacaine is equivalent to using liposomal bupivacaine in patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery. The study will see if the plain bupivacaine group will be equivalent in terms of length of stay, Morphine Milligram Equivalents, Pain scores and patient satisfaction, but cost less.

Interventions

  • DRUG Liposomal bupivacaine
  • DRUG Bupivacaine Injection

Study Locations (1)

North Carolina

  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Winston-Salem

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 72 participants
Start Date 2022-11-29
Est. Completion 2023-12-07
Phase Phase 1

Sponsor

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

1,140 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05537883

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05537883 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 72 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 111-participant average among 28 other Bariatric Surgery Candidate trials with a reported enrollment target (35% lower). The listed sponsor is Wake Forest University Health Sciences, which has 1,140 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Bariatric Surgery Candidate appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Liposomal bupivacaine is the first listed.

NCT05537883 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05537883 about?

NCT05537883 is a clinical study titled "Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block Using Liposomal Bupivacaine in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Patients". To investigate if laparoscopic Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block using plain bupivacaine is equivalent to using liposomal bupivacaine in patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery. The study will see if the plain bupivacaine group will be equivalent in terms of length of stay, Morphin...

What is the current status of trial NCT05537883?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 72 participants. The study started on 2022-11-29. Estimated completion is 2023-12-07.

What conditions does trial NCT05537883 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Morbid Obesity.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05537883?

The interventions under investigation include: Liposomal bupivacaine (DRUG), Bupivacaine Injection (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05537883?

This trial is sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences, which has 1,140 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT05537883 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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