Talking therapy may ease veterans' post-surgery pain
NCT ID NCT03965897
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a short behavioral program called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) could reduce pain and improve function in veterans at risk for persistent pain after knee replacement. 402 veterans were randomly assigned to ACT or an attention control group. Researchers tracked pain, function, anxiety, and depression for 6 months after surgery.
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Active substance
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - a brief behavioral intervention
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to help veterans recover better after knee surgery, reducing pain and improving daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but results may not apply to all patients. The intervention is behavioral, so benefits depend on individual engagement and may not be dramatic.
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Iowa City VAMC
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States