Clinical trial for Pain, Chronic
Official title Pain Reprocessing Therapy in Post-Operative Knee Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06800209
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if Pain Reprocessing Therapy reduces pain and improves mood, sleep, and brain activity compared with usual care.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have ongoing knee pain after a knee replacement surgery.
- What's involved
- Participants are randomly assigned to therapy or usual care, fill out health questionnaires, and those in therapy attend eight weekly video sessions; an optional brain‑wave (EEG) test is also offered.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about eight weeks with weekly video visits and periodic questionnaires, plus an optional EEG appointment.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, 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 are deemed eligible at 3 months post-operatively if: The patient completed a primary knee replacement [surgery completed without...
- Reported pre-operative chronic knee pain of at least 6 months duration prior to surgery
- The procedure was a primary (not a revision) knee replacement
- Proficient in English
You likely can't join if
- Patients who are not willing to participate in a telehealth visit.
- Patients with pre-op chronic pain but who do not have post-operative pain after the three month time period.
- Active suicidal ideation with intent, recent history of suicide attempt, or self-harm behaviors within the past 5 years (including non-suicidal...
- Recent history of inpatient psychiatric hospitalization within the past 5 years.
- Active, current psychosis or mania.
- Active, current substance abuse, or problems with substance abuse within the past 2 years.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients are deemed eligible at 3 months post-operatively if: The patient completed a primary knee replacement [surgery completed without complication and patient exhibits full mechanical joint function, as determined...
- Reported pre-operative chronic knee pain of at least 6 months duration prior to surgery
- The procedure was a primary (not a revision) knee replacement
- Proficient in English
- Patients who are not willing to participate in a telehealth visit.
- Patients with pre-op chronic pain but who do not have post-operative pain after the three month time period.
- Active suicidal ideation with intent, recent history of suicide attempt, or self-harm behaviors within the past 5 years (including non-suicidal self-harm).
- Recent history of inpatient psychiatric hospitalization within the past 5 years.
- Active, current psychosis or mania.
- Active, current substance abuse, or problems with substance abuse within the past 2 years.
- Major surgery or other major medical event planned in coming 6 months.
- Uncertain whether they will have suitable conditions for telehealth appointments over the next 2 months, including access to a computer or tablet, reliable high-speed internet, and a quiet, comfortable room that is...
- Major, interfering changes in employment or housing anticipated over the next 6 months.
- Neurological conditions (e.g., Alzheimer's, dementia, mild cognitive impairment, Huntington's disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy).
- Self-reported diagnosis of an autoimmune disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, scleroderma, lupus, polymyositis, or another autoimmune disorder).
- Are unable or uncomfortable with completing a dry cap EEG.
- Has had a history of abnormal EEGs.
- Had bilateral TKA
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- New York, New York, United States
Compensation & support
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
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