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DepoDur

Phase 1

Postoperative Pain | Small molecule | Pain |Pacira BioSciences, Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 14, 2008

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment39

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Clinical trial landscape

DepoDur · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT00728832A Pharmacokinetic (PK) Study of Extended-Release Epidural Morphine in Upper Abdominal SurgeryPostoperative Pain
COMPLETED39 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Pharmacokinetic (PK) Study of Extended-Release Epidural Morphine in Upper Abdominal Surgery
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Evaluate the serum pharmacokinetic profile of a single 15-mg dose of DepoDur administered at the lower thoracic epidural space with or without a prior lidocaine-epinephrine test dose

Secondary Endpoints

efficacy and safety profiles
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
1ACTIVE_COMPARATORNo test dose + DepoDur + flush with 1 mL normal saline
2EXPERIMENTALTest dose + flush with 1 mL normal saline + 3-minute wait + DepoDur + flush with 1 mL normal saline
3EXPERIMENTALTest dose + flush with 1 mL normal saline + 10-minute wait + DepoDur + flush with 1 mL normal saline
4EXPERIMENTALTest dose + flush with 1 mL normal saline + 15-minute wait + DepoDur + flush with 1 mL normal saline
5EXPERIMENTALTest dose + No flush + 3-minute wait + DepoDur + flush with 1 mL normal saline

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
DepoDur (extended-release epidural morphine)DRUGDepoDur with on demand boluses of IV fentanyl PCA
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females ≥ 18 years of age at Screening * Negative pregnancy test in females of childbearing potential * Scheduled for major upper abdominal surgery via an upper midline incision under general anesthesia * American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) Physical Class 1, 2, ...

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Frequently asked questions about DepoDur

What is DepoDur used for?

DepoDur is an investigational small molecule being developed for postoperative pain. It is an extended-release epidural morphine formulation studied in patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery. The drug is designed to provide pain relief following surgical procedures, with a completed Phase 1 pharmacokinetic study evaluating its effects.

Who makes DepoDur?

DepoDur is being developed by Pacira BioSciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol PCRX. The company is responsible for the clinical development of this extended-release epidural morphine product for postoperative pain management.

What phase is DepoDur in?

DepoDur is in Phase 1 clinical development. A single Phase 1 study has been completed, which focused on the pharmacokinetics of extended-release epidural morphine in upper abdominal surgery patients. The drug remains investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is DepoDur in?

DepoDur has one completed clinical trial registered as NCT00728832, titled "A Pharmacokinetic (PK) Study of Extended-Release Epidural Morphine in Upper Abdominal Surgery." This Phase 1 study enrolled 39 participants with postoperative pain and was actively controlled, though it was not double-blinded.

How does DepoDur work?

DepoDur is an extended-release formulation of morphine, an opioid analgesic. It is administered epidurally to provide prolonged pain relief after surgery. The extended-release mechanism allows for sustained delivery of morphine, which acts on opioid receptors in the central nervous system to reduce pain perception.