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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
140
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.
Participant will have total knee replacement surgery
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Postoperative pain
postoperative pain will be measured using the Visual Analog Score (VAS)
Time frame: 6 weeks
Participant satisfaction #1
Participant satisfaction will be measured using the 12-Item Short Form (SF-12) questionnaire
Time frame: 6 weeks
Participant satisfaction #2
Participant satisfaction will be measured using the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS Jr.) questionnaire
Time frame: 6 weeks
Participant mental health
mental health will be tracked using the Headspace application after surgery
Time frame: 6 weeks
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