This project is a single-site, randomized controlled trial designed to investigate the impact of a 7-minute mindfulness intervention on pain among patients undergoing kyphoplasty or radiofrequency ablation.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
80
The mindfulness intervention will involve a 2-minute introduction to mindfulness as a technique for pain management followed by a 5-minute, audio-guided, mindful breathing practice.
In the pain psychoeducation intervention, participants will be provided timematched information about different pain management strategies (e.g., ice, rest) and accessible resources to promote overall well-being.
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC)
Tallahassee, Florida, United States
RECRUITINGChange in Pain Unpleasantness Numeric Rating Scale
Change in acute pain unpleasantness will be measured with an individual item ("How unpleasant is your pain, right now?") rated on a numeric rating scale. Scores range from 0 to 10, with higher scores reflecting greater acute pain unpleasantness.
Time frame: Immediately before to after 7-minute audio recording
Acute Pain
Change in acute pain intensity will be measured with an individual item ("How much pain do you have, right now?") rated on a numeric rating scale. Scores range from 0 to 10, with higher scores reflecting greater acute pain intensity.
Time frame: Immediately before to after 7-minute audio recording
Anxiety
Change in anxiety from baseline will be assessed with the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 2-item. Scores range from 0 to 6, with higher scores reflecting greater anxiety.
Time frame: Immediately before to after 7-minute audio recording
Treatment Satisfaction
Treatment satisfaction at the visit's end will be measured with three, validated items (1. How satisfied are you with your medical care today?, 2. Was the visit/procedure tolerable?, 3. Would you have the same procedure again?), each scored on an 11-point, Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 10. Higher scores represent greater treatment satisfaction
Time frame: At the end of the medical provider visit - approximately 1 hour.
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