A mobile program to help older adults manage pain and improve health.
A Mobile Health Behavior Intervention to Reduce Pain and Improve Health-III (MORPH-III)
['FUNDING_R01'] · WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY · NIH-10978931
This study is designed for older adults with knee or hip pain from osteoarthritis, and it aims to help them feel better by encouraging more movement and healthier eating habits over six months, all while providing support in a friendly group setting.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10978931 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping older adults who suffer from chronic pain, particularly those with knee or hip osteoarthritis. It involves a remote group intervention that encourages participants to increase their physical activity and lose weight through a combination of dietary changes and daily movement. The program aims to improve participants' daily step counts, reduce pain interference, and enhance overall quality of life over a six-month period, with follow-up assessments to evaluate long-term behavior changes. Participants will be guided through this process using social cognitive and self-determination theories to foster motivation and engagement.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who experience chronic knee or hip pain and are classified as low-active or obese.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic pain or those who are already highly active may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life for older adults by reducing chronic pain and promoting healthier lifestyles.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot trials have shown promising results in terms of feasibility and acceptability, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES
- WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY — WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FANNING, JASON — WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: FANNING, JASON
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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