Liposomal Bupivacaine for Oropharyngeal Cancer Surgery
Liposomal Bupivacaine and Transoral Robotic Surgery
Recruiting
Observational Study
Oropharyngeal Cancer
Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal
Post Operative Pain
Transoral Robotic Surgery
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 80 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Geisinger Clinic · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with oropharyngeal cancer who are having robotic surgery. Participants will receive a local anesthetic to help manage pain after the surgery and to see if it helps with swallowing.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 18 years old or older
- I have oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
- I am having transoral robotic surgery
- I am able and willing to give consent
You may not be able to join if
- I am allergic to Bupivacaine or other amide anesthetics
- I have a carnitine deficiency
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This study is for patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. We want to learn more about how we can optimize pain control in patients who undergo transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Our goal is to determine if a local anesthetic called EXPAREL® (Liposomal Bupivacaine) impacts postsurgical pain and swallow function in patients with oropharyngeal squ…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients, greater than or equal to 18 years of age; Patients of all genders; Patients undergoing transoral robotic surgery; Patient who are able and willing to give consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with an allergy to Bupivacaine or other amide anesthetics; Patien…
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