Do Relaxation Exercises Decrease Postoperative Pain After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair?

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of relaxation exercises on pain level and pain medication use after arthroscopic rotator cuff shoulder surgery

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Key information

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Injuries Rupture Shoulder Injuries Tendon Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute

Egg Harbor, New Jersey, 08234, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Males and nonpregnant females aged 18 years or older
full-thickness rotator cuff tear undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery

Exclusion criteria

Patients with an irreparable tear, revision shoulder surgery, multiple shoulder surgeries, concomitant severe glenohumeral arthritis, concomitant adhesive capsulitis
worker's compensation claim
diagnosed psychological disorder
history of alcohol or drug abuse
patients on preoperative narcotic therapy
patients who already practice relaxation techniques (i.e. mindful meditation, guided imagery, breathing exercises, yoga, etc.).

Treatment and study plan

Relaxation video and pamplet

Behavioral

This group will be asked to watch a video and perform relaxation techniques twice a day following surgery

Primary outcomes

Opioid Consumption

Time frame: From surgery to 5 days after surgery

total opioid consumption will be calculated into Morphine Equivalent Units for each patients from the time of surgery to the first 5 days after surgery
Post-operative pain

Time frame: From surgeyr to 5 days after surgery

Pain as reported via visual analog scale will be calculated as a continuous variable from surgery through 5 days after surgery

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Rothman Institute Orthopaedics

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2017
Primary completion: 2018
Study completion: 2018
First posted: Jan 30, 2020
Registry last updated: Jan 30, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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