๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-08-27

Effectiveness of Bupivacaine, Ketorolac, Ketamine, vs Bupivacaine Alone in Reducing Postoperative Pocket Pain (NCT05575999)

Pain Management in Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Insertion; Effectiveness of Bupivacaine, Ketorolac, Ketamine, vs Bupivacaine Alone in Reducing Postoperative Pocket Pain

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Kansas City Heart Rhythm Research Foundation

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Bupivacaine is the most widely used local anesthetic agent across majority of the Cardiac Implantable Electronic device (CIED) implant procedures in the United States. It is hypothesized that the combination of Bupivacaine-Ketorolac-Ketamine (BKK) is more effective in alleviating perioperative and postoperative pain as compared to the use of bupivacaine alone. A few studies have been done to look for the effectiveness of BKK in abdominal surgical procedures. However, no study has been done to evaluate its efficacy and effectiveness in patients undergoing CIED insertion.

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Location: Loma Linda University Health โ€” Loma Linda, California

Age range: 18 Years

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • Loma Linda University Health โ€” Loma Linda, California
  • Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute โ€” Overland Park, Kansas
  • Overland Park Regional Medical Center โ€” Overland Park, Kansas

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Phone: (816) 651-1969

Email: datkins@kchrf.com

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

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  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
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  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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