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Comparison of Exparel (Bupivacaine Liposome) to Marcaine (Bupivacaine) in Post-Surgical Analgesia for Laparoscopic Trocar Site Incisions in Bariatric Surgery

What is being tested

Laparoscopic Roux en Y gastric bypass

+ Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Procedure

Who is being recruted

Neurologic Manifestations+4

+ Pain

+ Pain, Postoperative

From 18 to 80 Years

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How is the trial designed

Treatment Study

Phase 4

Interventional

Study Start: November 2016

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Summary

Principal SponsorKettering Health Network

Last updated: January 28, 2026

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Study start date: November 29, 2016

Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.

This study is designed to evaluate the use of bupivacaine liposome 1.3% compared bupivacaine 0.5% in pain control in post-operative laparoscopic bariatric surgery patient The purpose of this study is to evaluate two local anesthetics and determine if there is an advantage of administering one medication compared over the other. The intent is show that one local anesthetic.allows for improved pain control as per the pain scale ratings of the test subjects.

Official TitleComparison of Exparel (Bupivacaine Liposome) to Marcaine (Bupivacaine) in Post-Surgical Analgesia for Laparoscopic Trocar Site Incisions in Bariatric Surgery

NCT02752230

Principal SponsorKettering Health Network

Last updated: January 28, 2026

Sourced from a government-validated database.Claim as a partner

Protocol

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

Treatment Study

These studies test new ways to treat a disease, condition, or health issue. The goal is to see if a new drug, therapy, or approach works better or has fewer side effects than existing options.

Eligibility

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Conditions

Criteria

Any sex

Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.

From 18 to 80 Years

Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.

Healthy volunteers allowed

If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.

Conditions

Pathology

Neurologic ManifestationsPainPain, PostoperativePathologic ProcessesPostoperative ComplicationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: -Any patient scheduled to undergo Laparoscopic Roux en Y Gastric Bypass or Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve with Dr. Stephen Fleischer Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with an allergy to either medications being studied any patient with neurological disorders that may be exacerbated by the use of either medication,including multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or that may impact the perception of pain. * Patients with complex medical conditions that may confound data analysis per the principal investigator's discretion. * Any pregnant patient.Any patients that would not like to participate in the study. * Any patient that is not able to read or understand English

Study Plan

Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.

Treatment Groups

Study Objectives

2 intervention groups are designated in this study

This study does not include a placebo group

Treatment Groups

Group I

Active Comparator

Patient will have Exparel (Bupivicaine Liposome) injected at Laparoscopic Port sites during the Laparoscopic Roux en Y or Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Group II

Active Comparator

Patient will have Marcaine (Bupivicaine) injected at Laparoscopic Port sites during the Laparoscopic Roux en Y or Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Study Objectives

Primary Objectives

Study Centers

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