Phone coaching may curb Long-Term pain after joint surgery
NCT ID NCT04979429
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This study tests a telephone-based pain self-management program for veterans scheduled for hip, knee, or shoulder joint replacement. The program teaches cognitive-behavioral techniques to help patients manage pain and reduce opioid use after surgery. Researchers will compare pain levels and how quickly patients stop taking opioids between those who receive the program and those who get standard care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Perioperative Pain Self-management (PePS) program
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a simple, non-drug way to prevent long-term pain and reduce reliance on opioids after joint replacement surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention tested in a specific VA population, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires patient engagement and may not work for all types of surgery.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA
Iowa City, Iowa, 52246-2292, United States
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Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417-2309, United States