433 Participants Needed

Digital CBT for Scoliosis Recovery

(SurgeryPal Trial)

JR
TP
Overseen ByTonya Palermo, PhD
Age: < 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This is a randomized controlled trial to test effectiveness of the SurgeryPal intervention vs. education control to improve acute and chronic pain and health outcomes in youth undergoing major musculoskeletal surgery. Youth will be randomized on an individual level using a factorial design to SurgeryPal or Education during 2 phases of intervention: 1) pre-operative phase (4 week duration delivered over the 4 weeks leading up to surgery), and 2) post-operative phase (4 week duration following surgery). Thus there will be 4 treatment arms. Participants will undergo 4 assessments, independent of their treatment assignment: T1: Baseline (pre-randomization); T2: acute post-surgery outcomes (daily assessment of acute outcomes beginning day 1 through day 14 after hospital discharge from surgery); T3: Post-surgery follow-up (assessment of outcomes at 3-months post-surgery); T4: Final post-surgery follow-up (assessment of outcomes at 6-months post-surgery).

Who Is on the Research Team?

JR

Jennifer Rabbitts, MD

Principal Investigator

Seattle Children's Hospital

TP

Tonya Palermo, PhD

Principal Investigator

Seattle Children's Hospital

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adolescents aged 12-18 scheduled for spinal fusion surgery due to conditions like scoliosis or kyphosis. Participants must understand English and have access to a smart device, though the study can provide an iPad if needed. It's not open to those with recent psychiatric admissions, severe chronic medical conditions, prior major surgeries, or significant cognitive impairments.

Inclusion Criteria

Parent or legal guardian of child who meets study criteria
I am scheduled for spinal fusion surgery for scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, or kyphosis.

Exclusion Criteria

Does not have access to a smart device (smartphone, iPad or tablet)
I have had major surgery before.
I am a teenager.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Pre-operative Phase

Participants receive the SurgeryPal or Education intervention over the 4 weeks leading up to surgery

4 weeks
Weekly virtual sessions

Post-operative Phase

Participants receive the SurgeryPal or Education intervention for 4 weeks following surgery

4 weeks
Daily virtual assessments for 14 days

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness at 3 and 6 months post-surgery

6 months
Assessments at 3 and 6 months post-surgery

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Education
  • SurgeryPal
Trial Overview The trial tests SurgeryPal, a digital psychosocial intervention based on CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), against standard educational materials. The study has two phases: one before surgery and one after. Participants are randomly assigned into four groups and assessed at baseline, shortly after surgery, then at 3 and 6 months post-surgery.
How Is the Trial Designed?
4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Pre-operative and Post-operative CBT intervention (SurgeryPal)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
This arm receives access to CBT intervention during the pre-operative and post-operative period.
Group II: Pre-operative Education intervention, Post-operative CBT intervention (SurgeryPal)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
This arm receives access to Patient Education intervention during the pre-operative period and CBT intervention during the post-operative period.
Group III: Pre-operative CBT intervention (SurgeryPal), Post-operative Education interventionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
This arm receives access to CBT intervention in the pre-operative phase and Patient Education in the post-operative phase.
Group IV: Pre-operative and Post-operative Education interventionActive Control1 Intervention
This arm receives access to Patient Education intervention in the pre- and post-operative phases.

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Seattle Children's Hospital

Lead Sponsor

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Connecticut Children's Medical Center

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