Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Mindfulness intervention for pain management before orthopedic procedures

Official title: Brief (i.e., <10 Minute) Behavioral Intervention for Pain

Run by Florida State University · NCT06471075 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if a short mindfulness exercise can help people feel less pain before they have orthopedic procedures like kyphoplasty or radiofrequency ablation.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment80 (estimated)
SponsorFlorida State University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Tallahassee, Florida)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 22, 2024
Main results expectedSeptember 11, 2027
Study endsSeptember 11, 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT06471075 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are fluent in English and scheduled for kyphoplasty or radiofrequency ablation at the Tallahassee Orthopedic Center.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to consent due to physical or mental incapacity will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project is a randomized controlled trial that examines the effects of a brief 7-minute mindfulness intervention on pain levels in patients undergoing kyphoplasty or radiofrequency ablation. The study aims to assess how mindfulness techniques can help manage pain before these procedures. Participants will receive mindful pain management and psychoeducation to enhance their coping strategies. The trial is conducted at a single site, the Tallahassee Orthopedic Center.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce pain and improve the overall experience for patients undergoing orthopedic procedures.

How similar studies have gone: While mindfulness interventions have shown promise in pain management in various contexts, this specific approach in the setting of orthopedic procedures is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Undergoing Kyphoplasty or Radiofrequency Ablation at Tallahassee Orthopedic Center
* Fluency with English
* Being 18 and above

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to consent because of physical or mental incapacity.

Where it's running

  • Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC)
    Tallahassee, Florida, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.