Mindfulness app may ease recovery after hip surgery
NCT ID NCT05335421
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using a mindfulness app for 8 weeks could improve quality of life and reduce anxiety and depression in 128 adults after hip preservation surgery. Participants used the Healthy Minds Program app, which teaches skills like mindful attention and connection. The goal was to see if this low-cost, at-home approach could help with both mental and physical recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Healthy Minds Program (HMP) App (mindfulness training)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, app-based way to help people recover better after hip surgery by reducing anxiety and improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study. The results may not apply to everyone, and the app's benefits might be small or not last long.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States