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Official title PREventing Pain After Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05306665
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The present study aims to adapt and modify a brief presurgical Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention aimed at preventing the transition to Chronic Post-Surgical Pain (CPSP) and reducing long-term opioid use. Investigators will then assess the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of the finalized intervention to prevent the transition to CPSP and reduce post-surgical opioid use six months following lumbar spine surgery.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 22 and older
You may be able to join if
- scheduled to undergo fusion, discectomy, vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, or foraminotomy
- age 22 and older
- able to communicate fluently in English
You likely can't join if
- inability to complete study procedures due to delirium, dementia, psychosis, or other cognitive impairment
- have a history of severe neurologic movement disorder
- are pregnant or intent to become pregnant during study
- have undergone previous spinal surgery
- have spinal deformity, pseudarthrosis, trauma, infection, or tumor as primary indication for surgery
- have undergone Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in last 2 years
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 22 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.