Mindfulness Intervention for Pain Management in Orthopedic Trauma

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: University of Utah

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This project a single-site 3-arm parallel group randomized clinical trial conducted at a tertiary level 1 trauma center among patients undergoing operative fixation of a lower extremity fracture.

Research Team

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for English-speaking adults aged 18-65 with a clear mind (Glasgow Coma Scale of 15) who have an acute lower extremity fracture that requires surgery. They must be willing to participate in the study. It's not for those planning more surgeries, currently incarcerated, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those with cognitive impairments.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 18 and 65 years old.

I have a broken leg that needs surgery.

Glasgow Coma Scale of 15

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Exclusion Criteria

Pregnant or lactating woman

Current incarceration

I have difficulty with memory or thinking clearly.

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Mind wandering (Behavioral Intervention)
Postoperative mindfulness (Behavioral Intervention)
Preoperative mindfulness (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study tests mindfulness techniques before and after surgery against mind wandering control in managing anxiety and pain post-surgery. Participants are randomly placed into one of three groups at a level 1 trauma center.

Participant Groups

3Treatment groups

Active Control

Placebo Group

Group I: Preoperative MindfulnessActive Control2 Interventions

Participants will only listen to the guided meditation practice before surgery.

Group II: Preoperative and Postoperative MindfulnessActive Control2 Interventions

Participant will listen to the guided meditation practice before surgery and during their hospital stay after surgery.

Group III: Mind wanderingPlacebo Group1 Intervention