NCT03695367

Brief Summary

This is a Phase 2, open-label study in subjects undergoing unilateral open inguinal herniorrhaphy.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
63

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_2 postoperative-pain

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2018

Shorter than P25 for phase_2 postoperative-pain

Geographic Reach
1 country

5 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 1, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2018

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 4, 2018

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 20, 2018

Completed
25 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 15, 2018

Completed
2.5 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

July 2, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

March 2, 2026

Status Verified

February 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

October 1, 2018

Results QC Date

June 11, 2021

Last Update Submit

February 10, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

inguinal herniaherniahernia surgerypostoperative painherniorrhaphy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Percentage of Subjects Receiving no Opioid Rescue

    72 hours

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Total Postoperative Opioid Consumption (in IV Morphine Milligram Equivalents [IV MME])

    72 hours

  • Percentge of Subjects Receiving no Opioid Rescue

    0-24 hours, 24-48 hours, 24-72 hours, 48-72 hours

  • Percentge of Subjects Receiving no Opioid Rescue

    Day 28

  • Percentge of Subjects in Severe Pain With Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-R; Windowed Worst Observation Carried Forward) of Pain Intensity Scores >7 on a Scale of 0-10 at Any Point. NRS-R for Pain Where 0 Equals no Pain and 10 Equals Worst Pain Imaginable.

    72 hours

Study Arms (2)

Cohort 1: HTX-011 + MMA Regimen

EXPERIMENTAL

HTX-011 (bupivacaine/meloxicam), 300 mg/9 mg via instillation; non-opioid multimodal analgesic (MMA) regimen.

Drug: HTX-011Device: Luer lock applicatorDevice: Vial access deviceDrug: IbuprofenDrug: Acetaminophen

Cohort 2: HTX-011 + MMA Regimen + Ketorolac

EXPERIMENTAL

HTX-011 (bupivacaine/meloxicam), 300 mg/9 mg via instillation; non-opioid multimodal analgesic (MMA) regimen and IV ketorolac.

Drug: HTX-011Device: Luer lock applicatorDevice: Vial access deviceDrug: IbuprofenDrug: AcetaminophenDrug: Ketorolac

Interventions

HTX-011 (bupivacaine/meloxicam), 300 mg/ 9 mg via instillation.

Cohort 1: HTX-011 + MMA RegimenCohort 2: HTX-011 + MMA Regimen + Ketorolac

Applicator for instillation.

Cohort 1: HTX-011 + MMA RegimenCohort 2: HTX-011 + MMA Regimen + Ketorolac

Device for withdrawal of drug product.

Cohort 1: HTX-011 + MMA RegimenCohort 2: HTX-011 + MMA Regimen + Ketorolac

Ibuprofen, 600 mg.

Cohort 1: HTX-011 + MMA RegimenCohort 2: HTX-011 + MMA Regimen + Ketorolac

Acetaminophen, 1 g.

Cohort 1: HTX-011 + MMA RegimenCohort 2: HTX-011 + MMA Regimen + Ketorolac

Intraoperative IV ketorolac.

Cohort 2: HTX-011 + MMA Regimen + Ketorolac

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Is scheduled to undergo a unilateral open inguinal herniorrhaphy with mesh under general anesthesia.
  • Has an American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status of I, II, or III.
  • Female subjects are eligible only if not pregnant, not lactating, not planning to become pregnant during the study, sterile; or using acceptable contraceptives.

You may not qualify if:

  • Had any prior inguinal hernia repair except as a child (less than 6 years of age).
  • Has a planned concurrent surgical procedure (eg, bilateral herniorrhaphy).
  • Has a pre-existing concurrent acute or chronic painful physical/restrictive condition expected to require analgesic treatment in the postoperative period for pain.
  • Has a contraindication or a known or suspected history of hypersensitivity or clinically significant idiosyncratic reaction to required study medications.
  • Has known or suspected daily use of opioids for 7 or more consecutive days within the previous 6 months.
  • Has taken any NSAIDs within least 10 days prior to the scheduled surgery.
  • Has taken long-acting opioids within 3 days prior to the scheduled surgery.
  • Has taken any opioids within 24 hours prior to the scheduled surgery.
  • Has been administered bupivacaine within 5 days prior to the scheduled surgery.
  • Has been administered any local anesthetic within 72 hours prior to the scheduled surgery.
  • Has initiated treatment with study medications within 1 month prior to study drug administration that can impact pain control.
  • Has been administered systemic steroids within 5 half-lives or 10 days prior to administration of study drug.
  • Has a medical condition such that, in the opinion of the Investigator, participating in the study would pose a health risk to the subject or confound the postoperative assessments.
  • As per subject history and/or medical records, has active infection or is currently undergoing treatment for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
  • Has uncontrolled anxiety, psychiatric, or neurological disorder.
  • +6 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (5)

Anaheim Clinical Trials, LLC

Anaheim, California, 92801, United States

Location

Lotus Clinical Research, LLC

Pasadena, California, 91105, United States

Location

JBR Clinical Research

Draper, Utah, 84020, United States

Location

JBR Clinical Research

Murray, Utah, 84107, United States

Location

JBR Clinical Research

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84124, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain, PostoperativeHernia, InguinalHernia

Interventions

IbuprofenAcetaminophenKetorolac

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Postoperative ComplicationsPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsHernia, AbdominalPathological Conditions, Anatomical

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PhenylpropionatesAcids, CarbocyclicCarboxylic AcidsOrganic ChemicalsAcetanilidesAnilidesAmidesAniline CompoundsAminesIndomethacinIndolesHeterocyclic Compounds, 2-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, Fused-RingHeterocyclic Compounds

Results Point of Contact

Title
Tricia Mulford
Organization
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.

Study Officials

  • Neil Singla, MD

    Lotus Clinical Research, LLC

    STUDY CHAIR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
SEQUENTIAL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 1, 2018

First Posted

October 4, 2018

Study Start

October 1, 2018

Primary Completion

November 20, 2018

Study Completion

December 15, 2018

Last Updated

March 2, 2026

Results First Posted

July 2, 2021

Record last verified: 2026-02

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