Improving physical activity for patients with chronic hip pain through a mind-body approach
Official title: Development and feasibility of a mind-body intervention to improve physical activity for patients with chronic hip pain
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-11060910 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new program called HIPS to help people with chronic hip pain feel better by teaching them about pain, mindfulness, and setting goals, so they can be more active and improve their overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | February 15, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $145,972 |
| NIH project number | 5K23AT011922-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11060910 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who experience chronic hip pain and have low psychosocial health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have chronic hip pain or those who are already highly active may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and test a new mind-body intervention called Helping Improve PSychosocial Health (HIPS) for individuals suffering from chronic hip pain. The program will focus on enhancing psychosocial health through pain education, mindfulness training, and goal-setting, which are designed to encourage patients to engage more in physical activity. By addressing the psychological barriers that often accompany chronic pain, the intervention seeks to improve overall well-being and physical function. Patients will participate in a structured program that combines these elements to help them manage their pain and increase their activity levels.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved physical activity levels and reduced pain for patients with chronic hip pain.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that mind-body interventions can be effective in improving psychosocial health in chronic pain populations, suggesting a promising approach for this specific condition.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jochimsen, Kate — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Jochimsen, Kate
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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.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.