Knee surgery prep: could coaching ease your nerves?
NCT ID NCT05217420
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a behavioral program called Moving Well to see if it can reduce anxiety and depression in people waiting for knee replacement surgery. About 79 participants will either get the coaching program or a general wellness program. The goal is to improve emotional well-being before and 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
- Moving Well behavioral coaching program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a simple, drug-free way to reduce anxiety and depression before knee replacement surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 79 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the program may not significantly improve mood.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Weill Cornell Medicine Clinical & Translational Science Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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