The Effect of Pain Neuroscience Education on Preoperative Anxiety and Postoperative Recovery in Patients Scheduled for Orthopedic Surgery

NCT ID: NCT07107360

Last Updated: 2025-08-06

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

33 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-01-06

Study Completion Date

2025-05-15

Brief Summary

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This study aimed to investigate the effects of preoperative PNE on preoperative anxiety, pain-related beliefs, and postoperative functional outcomes in patients undergoing upper extremity orthopedic surgery.

Detailed Description

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This study was designed as a single-blind, randomized controlled trial. It was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, adhering to ethical principles for medical research involving human participants. The study was completed with a total of 33 participants aged between 18 and 65 years who were scheduled for upper extremity surgery. Participants were randomly assigned to either the pain neuroscience education group or the control group.

The inclusion criteria were as follows: aged between 18 and 65 years; scheduled for upper extremity orthopedic surgery; able to communicate effectively (i.e., speaks Turkish fluently, understands verbal and written instructions, and has no speech impairments); and willing to voluntarily participate in the study.

Participants were excluded from the study if they met any of the following conditions: mental or cognitive impairments; are currently using medication for anxiety or related conditions; taking painkillers regularly; or have undergone any surgical procedures within the past year.

Conditions

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Orthopaedic Surgery Upper Extremity

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Pain Neuroscience Education Group

received pain neuroscience education in addition to conventional preoperative education

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Pain Neuroscience Education

Intervention Type OTHER

The study included two groups, consisting of participants who met the inclusion criteria and adhered to the procedures. Participants in the intervention group received a 20-minute Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) session delivered face-to-face one hour prior to their scheduled surgery. The PNE focused on the biopsychosocial aspects of pain and included both theoretical and practical strategies for postoperative pain management.

Control Group

received conventional preoperative education

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Conventional preoperative education

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants in the experimental group received pain neuroscience education, while participants in the control group received a booklet summarizing this education in addition to routine preoperative care.

Interventions

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Pain Neuroscience Education

The study included two groups, consisting of participants who met the inclusion criteria and adhered to the procedures. Participants in the intervention group received a 20-minute Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) session delivered face-to-face one hour prior to their scheduled surgery. The PNE focused on the biopsychosocial aspects of pain and included both theoretical and practical strategies for postoperative pain management.

Intervention Type OTHER

Conventional preoperative education

Participants in the experimental group received pain neuroscience education, while participants in the control group received a booklet summarizing this education in addition to routine preoperative care.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* aged between 18 and 65 years
* scheduled for upper extremity orthopedic surgery; able to communicate effectively (i.e., speaks Turkish fluently,
* understands verbal and written instructions, and has no speech impairments);
* willing to voluntarily participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

* any mental or cognitive impairments
* currently using medication for anxiety or related conditions
* taking painkillers regularly
* have undergone any surgical procedures within the past year.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Atlas University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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SOzkan

asst. prof.

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Istanbul Atlas University

Istanbul, Kagıthane, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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Pain Neuroscience Education

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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