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N/A N=116 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Perioperative Mental Health in Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery · Older Adults · Depression · Anxiety

Enrolled (actual)
116
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2026
Primary outcome: Primary: PHQ-ADS (Patient Health Questionnaire Anxiety and Depression Scale) — 16.84; 19.35; 11.26; 13.09 Points

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Behavioral activation (Behavioral); Medication optimzation (Other); Care as usual (Other)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 60+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Primary completion
Mar 2025

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
PHQ-ADS (Patient Health Questionnaire Anxiety and Depression Scale)
16.84; 19.35; 11.26; 13.09; 9.08; 10.48

Summary

This Hybrid 1 Study will test the effectiveness of a bundled intervention comprised of behavioral activation and medication optimization in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults undergoing Orthopedic surgery (compared with usual care), while examining implementation outcomes.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults ≥ 60 years
  • Scheduled primary hip or primary knee arthroplasty procedure
  • PHQ-ADS ≥ 10, indicating clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms

Exclusion criteria

  • Barrier to communication (Unable to read, speak, and understand English)
  • Severe cognitive impairment screened by the SBT (Short Blessed Test) >10
  • Acutely suicidal
  • Previous participation in this study or another CPMH study of the intervention bundle or its feasibility.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05697835). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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