About this trial
The primary objective of this study is to assess the impact of a preoperative psychological consultation on postoperative pain in anxious patients undergoing primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Patient having signed the consent form for participation in the study
Patient scheduled for first-line outpatient ACL reconstruction surgery
Patient with a score >30 on the SFQ questionnaire (which assesses fear of surgery)
Patient with the ability to connect to the internet and follow a teleconsultation on a screen
Disqualifiers
Surgical history of the operated knee
History of psychiatric disorders and/or regular use of psychotropic medication
Regular use of opioid medication
Mental disability or any other reason that may hinder understanding or strict adherence to the protocol
Trial design
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
A consultation with a psychologist prior to surgery
BehavioralA videoconference consultation with a psychologist prior to surgery
Treatment groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
Compare the intensity of postoperative pain between the two groups during the night following the procedure
The maximum pain intensity experienced during the first night after surgery is measured using a numerical rating scale (NRS)
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