One class, less pain: new study tests quick fix for Post-Surgery suffering

NCT ID NCT07392099

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Université de Sherbrooke Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a single, 2-hour group class called Empowered Relief can help reduce pain and improve recovery after elective orthopedic surgery compared to standard care. The class teaches pain education, self-regulation skills, and mindfulness. Researchers will follow 134 adults for 3 months to see if the class lowers pain intensity and interference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Empowered Relief (a single-session, 2-hour group class teaching pain education, self-regulation, and mindfulness)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and improve recovery after elective orthopedic surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (134 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be modest or not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

CIUSSSE de l'Estrie CHUS
RECRUITING

Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 5N4, Canada

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