Perioperative ACT for Preventing CPSP

Feasibility and Acceptability of a Single-session Perioperative Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Workshop for Preventing Chronic Postsurgical Pain: A Single-arm, Non-randomized Pilot Trial

The present study aims to adapt and modify a brief perioperative Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention aimed at preventing the transition to Chronic Post-Surgical Pain (CPSP) and reducing long-term opioid use. Investigators will assess the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of the intervention via a non-randomized, non-controlled pilot trial.

Inclusion Criteria:

• scheduled to undergo fusion, discectomy, vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, or foraminotomy
• age 22 and older
• able to communicate fluently in English

Exclusion Criteria:

• inability to complete study procedures due to delirium, dementia, psychosis, or other cognitive impairment
• have a history of severe neurologic movement disorder
• are pregnant or intent to become pregnant during study
• have undergone previous spinal surgery
• have spinal deformity, pseudarthrosis, trauma, infection, or tumor as primary indication for surgery
• have undergone Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in last 2 years