New pain relief for tiny hearts: study tests EXPAREL in kids under 6
NCT ID NCT06271265
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 08, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study is for children under 6 years old who need heart surgery. It tests a pain medicine called EXPAREL to see if it works well and is safe compared to a standard painkiller. The medicine is given near the surgery area to help with pain after the operation. About 48 children will take part.
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Duke University Health System
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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Indiana University Health, Riley Hospital For Children
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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St. Louis Children's Hospital (SLCH)
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHSC-H) - McGovern Medical School
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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University of Oklahoma (OU) - Medical Center - The Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGOklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States
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