Pain After Surgery study: Mindfulness Intervention
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
- The study aims to find out if learning simple mindfulness exercises helps patients feel less anxious and have less pain after colorectal surgery.
- Who it's for
- This study is looking for people who are scheduled to have colorectal surgery.
- What's involved
- Participants will be randomly assigned to either learn mindfulness via a 30-minute Zoom call before surgery or receive standard care. Everyone will fill out surveys about their well-being and pain levels, and some may join a short video interview after surgery.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 4 weeks and involves one pre-surgery video session, post-surgery surveys, and possibly one follow-up interview.
- 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 is enrolling
- Cleveland, Ohio, 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, but 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?
This study is enrolling now at Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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