NCT07026786 Using Mindfulness in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol to Support Recovery After Colorectal Surgery
| NCT ID | NCT07026786 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center |
| Condition | Pain After Surgery |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-02-20 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-09-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2026-02-20 with a primary completion date of 2027-09-01.
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Brief Summary
This study teaches participants who are having colorectal surgery how to use mindfulness to feel calmer and manage pain better. Participants will be randomized (like a flip of a coin) into one of two groups: Mindfulness Intervention or Standard Treatment. Those in the Mindfulness group will have a 30-minute Zoom session before surgery to learn simple mindfulness exercises like deep breathing, using senses, and staying focused on the present. On the day after surgery, participants will watch a short video review of the mindfulness exercises. Regardless of the group assigned, participants may be asked to complete questionnaires, and some participants will be asked to complete a semi-structured interview via Zoom, about 2 weeks to 1 month after surgery. Additionally, access to the mindfulness curriculum will be provided to those not randomized to that group. Investigators will collect information such as age, surgery details, pain levels, and pain medication usage. Participants will also fill out surveys before and after surgery to assess physical and mental well-being. All personal information will be kept safe, and interviews or Zoom sessions will be deleted after notes are taken without names attached. Participants will be in this study for about 4 weeks.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled for a bowel resection and enrolled in the UH Institutional ERAS pathway * Patients will be admitted to the inpatient hospital for at least one day postoperatively * Aged 18 or older * Receiving surgery at designated University Hospitals locations (Cleveland Medical Center, Ahuja, St. John's Medical Center) * English-speaking * Access to the internet via phone, laptop, or iPad Exclusion Criteria: * Surgery for palliative purposes only * Surgery for ostomy take-down only * Discharged on day of surgery * History of substance use disorder * Allergy or intolerance to all opioids * Insufficient English proficiency * No access to the internet outside clinical settings * Significant visual, hearing or cognitive impairment
Contact & Investigator
Emily Steinhagen, MD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07026786 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Pain After Surgery. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07026786 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07026786 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at emily.simon2@uhhospitals.org for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07026786 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Cleveland, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07026786 clinical trial?
NCT07026786 is sponsored by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. The principal investigator is Emily Steinhagen, MD at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.