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Pre- and Post-operative Psychological Interventions to Prevent Pain and Fatigue After Breast Cancer Surgery: a Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Medical hypnosis, Internet-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (iACT), and 2 other interventions for Pain, Postoperative and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 203 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The study aims to investigate whether a combined pre-operative medical hypnosis plus a post-operative internet-based acceptance and commitment intervention are more effective in preventing post-surgical pain and fatigue following breast cancer surgery compared with pre-operative mindfulness plus treatment as usual.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Single session 20 minutes hypnosis session originally developed and tested by Montgomery et al. (2007) in a similar setting. Delivered by an experienced clinical psychologist.
Access to an online platform developed to this study containing video clips and audio files with ACT consistent material
Single session mindfulness session delivered by audio file
Treatment as usual as part of post-surical care