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New treatment option for Pain After Surgery
Official title Using Mindfulness in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol to Support Recovery After Colorectal Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07026786
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study teaches participants who are having colorectal surgery how to use mindfulness to feel calmer and manage pain better. Participants will be randomized (like a flip of a coin) into one of two groups: Mindfulness Intervention or Standard Treatment.
- Time commitment: about 4 weeks
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients scheduled for a bowel resection and enrolled in the UH Institutional ERAS pathway
- Patients will be admitted to the inpatient hospital for at least one day postoperatively
- Aged 18 or older
- Receiving surgery at designated University Hospitals locations (Cleveland Medical Center, Ahuja, St. John's Medical Center)
- English-speaking
You likely can't join if
- Surgery for palliative purposes only
- Surgery for ostomy take-down only
- Discharged on day of surgery
- History of substance use disorder
- Allergy or intolerance to all opioids
- Insufficient English proficiency
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients scheduled for a bowel resection and enrolled in the UH Institutional ERAS pathway
- Patients will be admitted to the inpatient hospital for at least one day postoperatively
- Aged 18 or older
- Receiving surgery at designated University Hospitals locations (Cleveland Medical Center, Ahuja, St. John's Medical Center)
- English-speaking
- Access to the internet via phone, laptop, or iPad
- Surgery for palliative purposes only
- Surgery for ostomy take-down only
- Discharged on day of surgery
- History of substance use disorder
- Allergy or intolerance to all opioids
- Insufficient English proficiency
- No access to the internet outside clinical settings
- Significant visual, hearing or cognitive impairment
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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 study runs about 4 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Cleveland, Ohio, 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.