Simple education program may ease pain after back surgery
NCT ID NCT07459985
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether a structured education program could help patients recover better after back surgery. 70 adults in Erbil, Iraq, received the program, which included tips on pain management, wound care, and safe movement. Researchers measured changes in pain and disability 8 weeks 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
- Standardized educational care program (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could become a simple, low-cost way to help back surgery patients recover with less pain and better function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-site study with only 70 participants. Results may not apply to all back surgery patients, and the program may not work better than usual care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hawler Teaching Hospital
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, 44001, Iraq
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