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Pain coaches cut opioid use after sports surgery, study finds

NCT ID NCT05821699

Symptom relief Sponsor: Emory University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether having a personal pain coach helps people recover after orthopedic surgery for sports injuries. 148 patients worked with a Life Care Specialist either in person or by video to learn non-drug pain management skills like mindfulness. The goal was to improve pain control and reduce the need for opioid painkillers.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

148 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2023

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

15 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults between 15-45 years old * Scheduled for orthopedic surgery due to sports medicine injuries (e.g., anterior cruciate ligament tears, meniscus injury, rotator cuff injury, etc.), who are actively employed or full-time athletes before injury Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals unable to provide consent * Those undergoing revision procedures * Individuals without access to an internet-connected device * Individuals who are unemployed or retired at the time of injury will be ineligible. * Individuals who are incarcerated or pregnant will not be eligible. * Individuals unable to communicate in English will be excluded since all surveys are validated in English.

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Sports medicine injuries

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emory Orthopaedics and Spine Center

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

  • Grady Memorial Hospital

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States