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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT07092566

NCT07092566 R.E.C.K vs Exparel in Robotic Nephrectomy

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NCT ID NCT07092566
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Condition Renal Carcinoma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 170 participants
Start Date 2025-11-14
Primary Completion 2027-10

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Ropivacaine HCLExparelEpinephrine

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 170 participants in total. It began in 2025-11-14 with a primary completion date of 2027-10.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of R.E.C.K (ropivacaine epinephrine clonidine ketorolac) vs Exparel during robotic partial and radical nephrectomy in a single institution, prospective, randomized trial. The study will evaluate post operative Numerical Rating Score (NRS) pain scores, post operative pain medication intake (opioids and over-the-counter pain medicines) and length of stay across the two patient cohorts. The findings will help to inform whether the increased cost of Exparel when compared to R.E.C.K is justified.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Ability to understand and willingness to sign an IRB-approved informed consent 2. Age ≥ 18 years at the time of consent. 3. Planned robotic partial or radical nephrectomy Exclusion Criteria: 1. Determined not to be a candidate to receive R.E.C.K or Exparel per the enrolling investigator 2. Known pregnancy 3. Chronic opioid use within 30 days (as per patient report) prior to randomization (defined as ≥ 30 MME/day) 4. Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements as determined by the investigator. 5. Known allergy to R.E.C.K. and/or Exparel

Contact & Investigator

Principal Investigator

Roy Ornob, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07092566 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Renal Carcinoma. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT07092566 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 170 participants.

Is NCT07092566 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07092566 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact Wake Forest University Health Sciences to inquire about joining.

Where is the NCT07092566 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Charlotte, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07092566 clinical trial?

NCT07092566 is sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The principal investigator is Roy Ornob, MD at Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The trial plans to enroll 170 participants.

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