Mindfulness for fracture pain and anxiety before and after surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a short mindfulness program for adults with arm, leg, or other limb fractures requiring surgery. The goal is to see if it helps manage pain and anxiety and reduce reliance on opioids after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a broken arm, leg, or other limb bone that needs surgery to fix it (even if you have more than one break)
- You can understand and speak English well enough to take part in the program
- You do not have a serious brain injury, hearing or vision problems that would stop you from doing the mindfulness exercises
- You are not currently in jail or prison
- You have not completed a formal mindfulness course like MBSR or practiced mindfulness every day in the past
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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