Mind over matter: could a smartphone app supercharge spine surgery recovery?
NCT ID NCT07766824
First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Summary
This trial tests an online platform called Ready Set Recover, designed to help people prepare for and recover from spine surgery. The platform offers education, mindfulness, gratitude exercises, and gentle movement to support mental well-being and patient engagement. Researchers are enrolling adults undergoing medium-to-long spinal fusion to see if the tool is feasible, acceptable, and helpful in improving recovery experiences.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ready Set Recover, an online mobile health platform providing education, mindfulness, gratitude practices, and guided movement to support surgical preparation and recovery.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this digital tool could become a low-cost, scalable way to improve recovery and reduce pain after spine surgery, potentially extending to other surgical fields.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-phase pilot focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not generalize, and the platform's impact on clinical outcomes remains uncertain.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon, 97201, United States
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