Mindfulness before knee surgery may boost recovery
NCT ID NCT04328701
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study looked at factors that predict pain and function after total knee replacement. Researchers tested a brief mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy in a small group of patients and compared them to those receiving usual care. The goal was to see if this approach could improve long-term outcomes after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple psychological intervention to improve recovery after knee replacement surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is brief and may not be enough to change long-term outcomes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital Pain Management Center
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 02467, United States
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