Knee surgery prep: could coaching ease your nerves?
NCT ID NCT05217420
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
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.
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Locations
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Weill Cornell Medicine Clinical & Translational Science Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
What this could mean
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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.
Conditions
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