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

ConditionChronic Pain
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversité de Sherbrooke

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Pain >4/10 for >3 months related to the surgical indication

French fluency

Ability to adhere to and complete study protocol

Males and females, 18+

Disqualifiers

Participated in another project that may cause bias in the study results

Pain related to cancer

Cognitive impairment, non-French speaking, or factors that would preclude comprehension of material or full participation in ER

Previous participation in ER

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Empowered Relief (ER) consists of a single-session, 2-hour group class.

Treatment groups

134 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Université de Sherbrooke

Lead sponsor

Estrie University Integrated Health and Social Services Center - University Hospital of Sherbrooke

Collaborator