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Quantifying Pain and Narcotic Usage Following Orthopedic Surgery Using a Text-Messaging Robot
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Delivered via an Automated Mobile Messaging Robot for Fractures, Closed and 9 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 82 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study aims to 1) observe the course of pain, 2) utilization of opioid pain medication, and 3) possible effect of a behavioral intervention delivered via an automated mobile phone messaging robot in patients undergoing surgical treatment of a traumatic orthopaedic injury.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Mobile messages utilizing the principles of Acceptance and Commitment therapy. These messages were developed in collaboration with a pain psychologist who specializes in treating chronic pain with Acceptance and Commitment therapy. Subjects received twice-daily messages for two weeks following their orthopaedic procedure.