Talking away the pain: CBT may stop chronic pain after broken bones
NCT ID NCT04274530
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce persistent pain after fracture surgery. Over 1,000 adults with broken arm or leg bones received either CBT or usual care. The goal was to see if CBT lowers the number of people who still have moderate to severe pain a year after their injury.
What this could mean
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Active substance
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
What this could lead to
If it works, CBT could become a standard, drug-free way to lower the risk of chronic pain after fracture surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but CBT may not work for everyone, and results depend on patient willingness and ability to engage in therapy.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Centre
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03766, United States
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Hamilton Health Sciences - General Site
Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 2X2, Canada
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Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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Memorial University Newfoundland
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Ottawa Civic Hospital
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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PRISMA Health
Greenwood, South Carolina, 29615, United States
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University of Calgary - Foothills Hospital
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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University of Maryland - Capital Region Medical Center
Largo, Maryland, 20774, United States
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University of Maryland - R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States