One-Day mindset workshop may stop back surgery pain from becoming chronic
NCT ID NCT06750874
First seen May 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a single-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) workshop, plus a follow-up phone call, could help prevent chronic pain after back surgery. 45 adults scheduled for spinal surgery took part. The study looked at whether the workshop was helpful and feasible, not whether it actually works—so results are early and uncertain.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 01467, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) workshop
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to prevent long-term pain and reduce opioid dependence after back surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early pilot study with no control group, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for everyone.
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