Trial Outcomes & Findings for Comparison of Sternal Wound Infiltration With Liposomal Bupivacaine v. Bupivacaine Hydrochloride (NCT NCT03270514)

NCT ID: NCT03270514

Last Updated: 2021-09-05

Results Overview

Postoperative pain scores evaluated by numeric rating scale or (NRS) where 0- no pain and 10- worst pain, at rest and at movement

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

60 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

NRS scores will be evaluated every 4 hours until 24 hours post-operatively, every 8 hours until 48 hours post-operatively, and every 12 hours for 72 hours post-operatively

Results posted on

2021-09-05

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Overall Study
STARTED
29
31
Overall Study
COMPLETED
29
31
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Comparison of Sternal Wound Infiltration With Liposomal Bupivacaine v. Bupivacaine Hydrochloride

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Total
n=60 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
67 years
n=5 Participants
65 years
n=7 Participants
65.5 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
26 Participants
n=7 Participants
50 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
28 Participants
n=7 Participants
57 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
26 Participants
n=5 Participants
28 Participants
n=7 Participants
54 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Body Mass Index
32 kg/m^2
n=5 Participants
31.3 kg/m^2
n=7 Participants
31.7 kg/m^2
n=5 Participants
Diabetes mellitus
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
14 Participants
n=7 Participants
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
Hypertension
27 Participants
n=5 Participants
28 Participants
n=7 Participants
55 Participants
n=5 Participants
Congestive heart failure
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
Tobacco use
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
15 Participants
n=7 Participants
27 Participants
n=5 Participants
Chronic lung disease
Mild or no disease
26 Participants
n=5 Participants
31 Participants
n=7 Participants
57 Participants
n=5 Participants
Chronic lung disease
Severe
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Chronic lung disease
Unknown
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Peripheral vascular disease
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Cerebrovascular disease
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Preoperative hospitalization
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
15 Participants
n=7 Participants
32 Participants
n=5 Participants
Hematocrit
40.7 Percentage Hematocrit
n=5 Participants
41.8 Percentage Hematocrit
n=7 Participants
41.5 Percentage Hematocrit
n=5 Participants
Serum creatinine
1.0 mg/dL
n=5 Participants
1.0 mg/dL
n=7 Participants
1.0 mg/dL
n=5 Participants
Total albumin
4 g/dL
n=5 Participants
4.1 g/dL
n=7 Participants
4 g/dL
n=5 Participants
Total bilirubin
0.6 mg/dL
n=5 Participants
0.6 mg/dL
n=7 Participants
0.6 mg/dL
n=5 Participants
Last hemoglobin A1C
6.2 percentage A1C
n=5 Participants
6.0 percentage A1C
n=7 Participants
6.1 percentage A1C
n=5 Participants
Society of thoracic surgeons predicted mortality risk
0.009 percentage of mortality risk
n=5 Participants
0.007 percentage of mortality risk
n=7 Participants
0.008 percentage of mortality risk
n=5 Participants
Left ventricular ejection fraction
57.5 percent ejection fraction
n=5 Participants
58 percent ejection fraction
n=7 Participants
58 percent ejection fraction
n=5 Participants
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin receptor blocker use
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
Betablockers within 2 weeks preoperatively
22 Participants
n=5 Participants
18 Participants
n=7 Participants
40 Participants
n=5 Participants
Aspirin within 5 days preoperatively
25 Participants
n=5 Participants
30 Participants
n=7 Participants
55 Participants
n=5 Participants
Lipid lowering drugs within 24 hours preoperatively
19 Participants
n=5 Participants
25 Participants
n=7 Participants
44 Participants
n=5 Participants
Procedure
Coronary artery bypass graft
25 Participants
n=5 Participants
25 Participants
n=7 Participants
50 Participants
n=5 Participants
Procedure
Valve procedure
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Procedure
Combined coronary artery bypass graft & valve procedure
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Duration of cardiopulmonary bypass
128 minutes
n=5 Participants
134 minutes
n=7 Participants
129 minutes
n=5 Participants
Lowest body temperature on bypass
34.2 degrees Celcius
n=5 Participants
33.8 degrees Celcius
n=7 Participants
34 degrees Celcius
n=5 Participants
Duration of surgery
305 minutes
n=5 Participants
335 minutes
n=7 Participants
329 minutes
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: NRS scores will be evaluated every 4 hours until 24 hours post-operatively, every 8 hours until 48 hours post-operatively, and every 12 hours for 72 hours post-operatively

Postoperative pain scores evaluated by numeric rating scale or (NRS) where 0- no pain and 10- worst pain, at rest and at movement

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Post-operative Pain Intensity
72hrs. at rest
4.2862 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
4.452 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
4hrs. at rest
4.7482 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
5.03 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
4hrs. with movement
5.75 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
6.64 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
8hrs. at rest
4.7262 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
4.996 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
8hrs. with movement
5.74 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
6.6 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
12hrs. at rest
4.7042 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
4.962 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
12hrs. with movement
5.73 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
6.56 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
16hrs. at rest
4.6822 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
4.928 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
16hrs. with movement
5.72 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
6.52 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
20hrs. at rest
4.6602 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
4.894 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
20hrs. with movement
5.71 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
6.48 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
24hrs. at rest
4.6382 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
4.86 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
24hrs. with movement
5.7 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
6.44 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
32hrs. at rest
4.5942 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
4.792 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
32hrs. with movement
5.68 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
6.32 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
40hrs. at rest
4.5282 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
4.724 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
40hrs. with movement
5.66 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
6.24 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
48hrs. at rest
4.4622 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
4.656 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
48hrs. with movement
5.64 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
6.16 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
60hrs. at rest
4.3742 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
4.554 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
60hrs. with movement
5.61 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
6.04 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
Post-operative Pain Intensity
72hrs. with movement
5.58 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
5.92 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 10.0

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-72 hours post-operative period

All narcotics administered in the first 0-8, 8-24, 24-48, and 48-72 hours and the total narcotics administered in the 0-72 hours postoperative period(PCA narcotics, nurse-administered IV narcotics, and oral narcotics). All narcotics will be converted to total IV morphine equivalent for comparison between two groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Total Narcotic Consumption
0-8 hours
15 oral morphine equivalents in mg
Interval 7.5 to 30.0
10 oral morphine equivalents in mg
Interval 0.0 to 19.0
Total Narcotic Consumption
8-24 hours
45 oral morphine equivalents in mg
Interval 30.0 to 60.0
34.5 oral morphine equivalents in mg
Interval 15.0 to 52.5
Total Narcotic Consumption
24-48 hours
45 oral morphine equivalents in mg
Interval 10.0 to 75.0
45 oral morphine equivalents in mg
Interval 12.0 to 67.5
Total Narcotic Consumption
48-72 hours
15 oral morphine equivalents in mg
Interval 2.5 to 53.0
26.5 oral morphine equivalents in mg
Interval 5.0 to 45.0
Total Narcotic Consumption
0-72 hours
139 oral morphine equivalents in mg
Interval 73.0 to 212.0
105 oral morphine equivalents in mg
Interval 54.5 to 188.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From the end of surgery until the patient is extubated up to 72 hours post-operatively

The time it takes until the patient is extubated post-operatively will be measured

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Time to Extubation
3.85 hours
Interval 2.65 to 8.17
3.47 hours
Interval 2.49 to 9.58

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From time of end of surgery to time of mobilization up to 72 hours or discharge, *assessed up to 120 hours*

The time it takes until patient ambulates will be measured

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Patient Time to Mobilization
42 hours
Interval 19.0 to 51.0
45 hours
Interval 33.0 to 78.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From time of end of surgery to time of mobilization up to 72 hours post-operatively

The time it takes until the patient advances from bedrest to out of bed (OOB) to chair will be measured

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Patient Time to Out of Bed to Chair
16 hours
Interval 11.0 to 19.0
16 hours
Interval 8.0 to 20.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From time of end of surgery to time of oral intake up to 72 hours post-operatively or until hospital discharge

The time it takes until the patient is able to/medically cleared to consume food or liquid will be measured

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Patient Time to Oral Intake
7 hours
Interval 5.0 to 18.0
5.6 hours
Interval 4.0 to 18.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From time of end of surgery to 72 hours post-operatively or until hospital discharge

Episodes of NIV such as upper airway masks or similar devices will be quantified

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV) Requirement
6 Participants
5 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From time of end of surgery to patient discharge up to one week

Instances of re-intubation will be recorded

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Re-intubation
3 Participants
3 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From time of end of surgery to 72 hours post-operatively

Frequency of incentive spirometry will be measured

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Use of Incentive Spirometry
29 Participants
31 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From time of end of surgery to 72 hours post-operatively

Whether a patient experiences at least one episode of nausea and emesis will be measured

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Post-operative Nausea and Vomiting
3 Participants
9 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From date of surgery assessed up to 30 day post-operatively

Organ systems such as cardiac, renal, respiratory, and nervous system failure/dysfunction in accordance with the Society of Thoracic Surgeon's database will be noted

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Major Organ Dysfunction
Pneumonia
1 Participants
0 Participants
Major Organ Dysfunction
Renal failure / hemodialysis
1 Participants
1 Participants
Major Organ Dysfunction
Cardiac arrest
0 Participants
1 Participants
Major Organ Dysfunction
Atrial fibrillation
7 Participants
15 Participants
Major Organ Dysfunction
No major organ dysfunction
20 Participants
14 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From date of surgery assessed up to 30 day post-operatively

Length of both hospital and ICU stay will be measured

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Length of Hospital and ICU Stay
Length of ICU stay
1.51 days
Interval 1.08 to 2.11
1.71 days
Interval 1.11 to 2.97
Length of Hospital and ICU Stay
Length of postoperative hospital stay
7 days
Interval 5.5 to 8.0
6 days
Interval 5.0 to 7.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From end of surgery assessed up to 30 days post-operatively

Readmission to hospital will be noted

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Hospital Readmission
3 Participants
3 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From end of surgery assessed up to 30 days post-operatively

Mortality will be noted at specific timepoints

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Mortality
0 Participants
1 Participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Assessment will be administered at 48 hours post-operatively

Patients will be assessed for delirium using the Intensive Care Delirium Screening Checklist (ICDSC)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Delirium
No delirium at 48 hours postoperatively
18 Participants
18 Participants
Delirium
Delirium at 48 hours postoperatively
7 Participants
7 Participants
Delirium
No delirium assessment conducted at 48 hours postoperatively
4 Participants
6 Participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Assessment will be administered at 72 hours post-operatively

Patients will be assessed for delirium using the Intensive Care Delirium Screening Checklist (ICDSC)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Delirium
No delirium at 72 hours postoperatively
22 Participants
21 Participants
Delirium
Subsyndromal delirium at 72 hours postoperatively
4 Participants
3 Participants
Delirium
Delirium at 72 hours postoperatively
1 Participants
0 Participants
Delirium
No delirium assessment conducted at 72 hours postoperatively
2 Participants
7 Participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Given at the time of discharge up to 30 days post-operatively

Patient will give an assessment regarding pain management on a scale of 0 - 10 with 0 indicating the lowest satisfaction with pain management and 10 indicating the highest satisfaction with pain management

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Patient Satisfaction
10 score on a scale
Interval 8.0 to 10.0
10 score on a scale
Interval 9.0 to 10.0

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 6 months after surgery

Subjects will be asked the two following questions: "Are you currently experiencing pain?" as well as "Are you experiencing moderate to severe pain?" with moderate to severe indicated as a pain score of 4-10 on 0 to 10 scale, with 0 being no pain at all and 10 being the worst pain imaginable.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Chronic Pain Assessment
Any pain at 6 months
9 Participants
14 Participants
Chronic Pain Assessment
Moderate to severe pain at 6 months
3 Participants
6 Participants
Chronic Pain Assessment
No pain at 6 months
17 Participants
11 Participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 12 months after surgery

Subjects will be asked the two following questions: "Are you currently experiencing pain?" as well as "Are you experiencing moderate to severe pain?" with moderate to severe indicated as a pain score of 4-10 on 0 to 10 scale, with 0 being no pain at all and 10 being the worst pain imaginable.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Chronic Pain Assessment
Any pain at 12 months
7 Participants
12 Participants
Chronic Pain Assessment
Moderate to severe pain at 12 months
4 Participants
6 Participants
Chronic Pain Assessment
No pain at 12 months
18 Participants
13 Participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Measured 8, 48, and 72 hours post-operatively

Stress response suppression as a result of treatment will be evaluated by comparing hormone levels between the groups. Serum cortisol levels will be taken to measure this.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 Participants
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 Participants
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Serum Cortisol Levels
8 hours postoperatively
30 µg/dL
Interval 23.0 to 40.0
36.5 µg/dL
Interval 27.0 to 49.0
Serum Cortisol Levels
48 hours postoperatively
15 µg/dL
Interval 11.0 to 20.0
19 µg/dL
Interval 14.0 to 24.0
Serum Cortisol Levels
72 hours postoperatively
16 µg/dL
Interval 11.0 to 18.0
17 µg/dL
Interval 13.0 to 22.0

Adverse Events

Exparel Injectable Product

Serious events: 5 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride

Serious events: 5 serious events
Other events: 5 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 participants at risk
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 participants at risk
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory Failure
6.9%
2/29 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
3.2%
1/31 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumothorax
3.4%
1/29 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
0.00%
0/31 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
Nervous system disorders
Seizure
3.4%
1/29 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
0.00%
0/31 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac Arrest
3.4%
1/29 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
3.2%
1/31 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary Arrest
0.00%
0/29 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
3.2%
1/31 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
Cardiac disorders
Hypotension requiring aortic balloon pump
0.00%
0/29 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
3.2%
1/31 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
Vascular disorders
Vasodilatory Shock
0.00%
0/29 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
3.2%
1/31 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Exparel Injectable Product
n=29 participants at risk
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) group (\~30). Exparel Injectable Product: Liposomal bupivacaine 20 cc (226 mg) + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% 40 cc (100 mg) + made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
n=31 participants at risk
Bupivacaine Injection administered approximately 20 cc per inch of sternotomy wound. Half of subjects enrolled will be randomized to the bupivacaine group (\~30). Bupivacaine Hydrochloride: Bupivacaine 0.25% 2 mg/kg not to exceed 150 mg - made up to made up to calculated volume with normal saline solution based on the length of the incision and number of chest tubes (20 cc per tube + 20cc per inch of incision)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory Insufficiency
6.9%
2/29 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
6.5%
2/31 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary Insufficiency
3.4%
1/29 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
0.00%
0/31 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
Cardiac disorders
Atrial Ectopy
0.00%
0/29 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
3.2%
1/31 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Hypoxia
0.00%
0/29 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
3.2%
1/31 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
Cardiac disorders
Atrial fibrillation
0.00%
0/29 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first
3.2%
1/31 • from the time of consent, adverse events were monitored for 30 days or hospital discharge, whichever came first

Additional Information

Kathirvel Subramaniam, MD, MPH, FASE

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

Phone: 724-799-5852

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
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