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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Florida State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tallahassee, Florida) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 22, 2024 |
| Main results expected | September 11, 2027 |
| Study ends | September 11, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06471075 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
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Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC)
Tallahassee, Florida, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Adam W Hanley, Ph.D.
- Email: adam.hanley@fsu.edu
- Phone: 850-644-2647
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.