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Total Knee ReplacementNCT06118073

Effect of Mindfulness on Pain After Total Knee Arthroplasty

A study testing Headspace and Total Knee Replacement in people with Total Knee Replacement and Post Operative Pain, run by Rothman Institute Orthopaedics at 1 site in United States.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

This study will be a prospective randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of using Headspace before and after undergoing total knee replacement surgery. The purpose of this study will be to determine whether using Headspace will help to improve functional outcome scores, decrease pain, and decrease… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Headspace and Total Knee Replacement
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
140 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
5 Nov 2023to 30 Nov 2024
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients undergoing unilateral primary TKA
  • AND
  • Patients with MDD who take medication for MDD and/or Patients with GAD who take medication for GAD
  • Patients with MDD and/or Patients with GAD who are being treated for those conditions with psychotherapy by a psychologist or psychiatrist
  • Patients with an SF-12 Mental Health Score less than 45.6
  • Owning a smartphone (Apple or Android) to be able to download the mindfulness application

Who cannot join

  • Patients undergoing bilateral TKA
  • Patients undergoing revision TKA
  • Patients with mental health conditions other than MDD and/or GAD
  • Patients currently utilizing a mindfulness application

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Rothman Orthopaedic Institute

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107

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About this study

Official title: The Effect of Utilizing Mindfulness Perioperatively on Pain, Opioid Consumption, and Functional Outcomes in Patients With Depression and Anxiety Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Clinical Trial

This study will be a prospective randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of using Headspace before and after undergoing total knee replacement surgery. The purpose of this study will be to determine whether using Headspace will help to improve functional outcome scores, decrease pain, and decrease opioid medication use after total knee replacement in patients with depression and/or anxiety. Headspace is a smartphone-based application that guides individuals through various mindfulness sessions and has been shown to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and pain.

Being tested
Headspace, Total Knee Replacement
Medical subject headings
Pain, Postoperative

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • HeadspaceOther

    Headspace is a smartphone-based application that guides individuals through various mindfulness sessions and has been shown to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and pain. Participants will be required to answer questions regarding anxiety levels and pain for 6 weeks after surgery.

  • Total Knee ReplacementProcedure or surgery

    Participant will have total knee replacement surgery

Study groups in NCT06118073
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Total knee replacement with HeadspaceActive comparatorParticipants scheduled for primary total knee replacement will be randomized to receive the mindfulness intervention (a smartphone-based mindfulness application).
Receives: Other: Headspace; Procedure: Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement without HeadspaceActive comparatorParticipants scheduled for primary total knee replacement will not receive the mindfulness intervention.
Receives: Procedure: Total Knee Replacement

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Postoperative pain

    postoperative pain will be measured using the Visual Analog Score (VAS)

    Measured: 6 weeks

  2. Participant satisfaction #1

    Participant satisfaction will be measured using the 12-Item Short Form (SF-12) questionnaire

    Measured: 6 weeks

  3. Participant satisfaction #2

    Participant satisfaction will be measured using the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS Jr.) questionnaire

    Measured: 6 weeks

  4. Participant mental health

    mental health will be tracked using the Headspace application after surgery

    Measured: 6 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted7 Nov 2023
  2. Study start5 Nov 2023 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion30 Nov 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Nov 2024 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
140 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06118073
Sponsor's protocol ID
YFILL21P.1017
Status last verified
Oct 2023
First submitted
31 Oct 2023
Last updated
7 Nov 2023
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Headspace and Total Knee Replacement in people with Total Knee Replacement and Post Operative Pain, run by Rothman Institute Orthopaedics at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Nov 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Postoperative pain (time frame: 6 weeks). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Nov 2023.

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