RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06174701

Building Resilience for Surgical Recovery

Building Resilience for Surgical Recovery: Feasibility and Acceptability Pilot Study

Sponsor

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Enrollment

90 participants

Start Date

Jun 4, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Surgery Older Adults Depressive Symptoms Psychosocial Functioning Physical Function Postoperative Outcome

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to test problem solving therapy (PST) in older adults who are undergoing major surgery. The main question it aims to answer is: What is the feasibility and acceptability of delivering PST to older surgical patients with depressive symptoms or report lacking social support in the pre-operative and post-operative setting?

Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study (called Building Resilience for Surgical Recovery) is testing a psychological program designed to help people prepare mentally and emotionally for major surgery — with the goal of reducing anxiety, improving recovery, and building resilience before going under the knife. **You may be eligible if...** - You are an adult scheduled for major surgery - You are experiencing significant pre-surgical anxiety or stress - You are able to participate in sessions before your surgery date **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have severe psychiatric illness that would interfere with participation - You are scheduled for emergency surgery with no preparation time - You are unable to engage in the program due to cognitive or language barriers Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALProblem Solving Therapy (PST)

PST intervention in the form of one-on-one coaching in preparation for surgery and post-operative care. This coaching consists of educating and guiding the patient in developing problem-solving skills. Please refer to the PST Handbook for further detail on the therapy sessions.

BEHAVIORALEnhanced Usual Care

Participants in the control arm will receive "enhanced usual care". They will receive additional mental health education in the form of educational handouts mailed or emailed to them.