Using telehealth mindfulness to help manage pain and reduce opioid use after back surgery
Postoperative Telehealth Mindfulness Intervention to Improve Pain-related Outcomes and Reduce Opioid Use after Lumbar Spine Surgery
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10876349
This study is testing a friendly online program that helps people recovering from back surgery manage pain and feel better without relying too much on pain medication, and it’s designed to fit your needs based on your feedback.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NASHVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10876349 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mindfulness-based intervention delivered via telehealth for patients recovering from lumbar spine surgery. It aims to improve pain management and reduce reliance on opioids by addressing psychosocial factors that can affect recovery. The study will involve adapting the intervention based on patient feedback and conducting a pilot trial to assess its feasibility and acceptability compared to standard education. Patients will participate in live videoconference sessions designed to enhance their coping strategies and overall quality of life during recovery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are scheduled to undergo lumbar spine surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing lumbar spine surgery or those who are unable to participate in telehealth sessions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management and reduced opioid use for patients recovering from lumbar spine surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mindfulness-based interventions can be effective in managing chronic pain, suggesting potential success for this approach in postoperative settings.
Where this research is happening
NASHVILLE, UNITED STATES
- VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER — NASHVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BRINTZ, CARRIE ELIZABETH — VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: BRINTZ, CARRIE ELIZABETH
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.