ACT therapy after knee replacement to boost recovery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests if adding Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to standard care helps people who feel down before knee replacement surgery. It aims to improve outcomes by addressing emotional wellbeing.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and scheduled for your first knee replacement on one knee only.
- You feel some sadness or low mood, scoring 10 or more on a depression questionnaire.
- You can read and write English well enough to fill out online surveys.
- You have a smartphone or computer to receive texts and answer questionnaires.
- You are not having another knee surgery or any other talking therapy right now.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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