Double dose of numbing drug may slash opioid need after sarcoma surgery
NCT ID NCT04189783
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving a second numbing injection (quadratus lumborum block) after surgery for retroperitoneal sarcoma can reduce the need for opioid painkillers. About 113 patients will receive either one or two injections of liposomal bupivacaine. The goal is to see if the extra shot helps more patients leave the hospital without an opioid prescription, lowering the risk of long-term use or addiction.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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113 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2020
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing elective open sarcoma resection for potentially curative intent who would otherwise be treated with quadratus lumborum (QL) block + intravenous-patient controlled analgesia (IV-PCA) converted to oral pain medications (meds) (non-narcotic bundle + opioid pain pill) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with current or past substance (drug or alcohol) abuse disorder * Laparoscopic or minimally invasive surgery * Cases in which anticipated discharge is on or before postoperative day 4
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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