NCT07392099

Comparison of the Efficacy of an Empowered Relief Single-Session Versus Standard Care for Reducing Postoperative Pain Following Elective Orthopedic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 134 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Université de Sherbrooke · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and acceptability of the French-Canadian version of ER compared to standard care in reducing postoperative pain and improving recovery outcomes at 6-week and 3-month follow-ups after elective orthopedic surgery.

Detailed description

The purpose of this study is to conduct a pragmatic clinical trial comparing the effectiveness and acceptability of two postoperative pain management approaches following elective orthopedic surgery: 1. Empowered Relief (ER): A single-session, 2-hour intervention based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles, designed to teach patients pain self-management strategies. 2. Standard Care: Usual postoperative care without additional psychological intervention. The investigators aim to determine which approach is more effective and acceptable for patients in managing postoperative pain. Ultimately, this research aims to provide a low-cost, low-risk, widely accessible, and feasible intervention.

Conditions

• Chronic Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Empowered Relief (ER) consists of a single-session, 2-hour group class.	ER is rooted in cognitive behavioral theory and incorporates pain education, self-regulatory skills and mindfulness principle

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-05-05
• Primary completion: 2026-09-01
• Completion: 2027-09-01
• First posted: 2026-02-06
• Last updated: 2026-02-06

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Canada