🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-01-29
Comparison of the Efficacy of an Empowered Relief Single-Session Versus Standard Care for Reducing Postoperative Pain Following Elective Orthopedic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial (NCT07392099)
🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🧠 Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Université de Sherbrooke
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and acceptability of the French-Canadian version of ER compared to standard care in reducing postoperative pain and improving recovery outcomes at 6-week and 3-month follow-ups after elective orthopedic surgery.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: CIUSSSE de l'Estrie CHUS — Sherbrooke, Quebec
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Empowered Relief (ER) consists of a single-session, 2-hour group class. (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- CIUSSSE de l'Estrie CHUS — Sherbrooke, Quebec
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (819) 346-1110
Email: sonia.bedard2@usherbrooke.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.