Brief Mindfulness Intervention for Orthopedic Patients: Mechanistic Investigation

Brief Mindfulness Intervention for Orthopedic Patients in the Clinic Waiting Room: Mechanistic Investigation

This is a single-site, two-arm, parallel-group randomized clinical trial (RCT). The analgesic effects of a 4-minute audio-recorded mindfulness intervention for orthopedic patients will be investigated relative to a 4-minute audio-recoding about pain psychoeducation. Analgesic mechanisms of mindfulness will also be investigated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥18
• Seeking treatment at the Tallahassee Orthopedic Center

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cognitive impairment preventing completion of study procedures.
• Other unstable illness judged by medical staff to interfere with study involvement.