Mind-body intervention for chronic hip pain
Development and Feasibility of a Mind-Body Intervention to Improve Physical Activity for Patients With Chronic Hip Pain: Open Pilot (HIPS Study)
This study is testing a new mind-body program to see if it can help adults with chronic hip pain feel better through relaxation techniques and coping skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 5 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Massachusetts General Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Trial ID | NCT06820242 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a mind-body intervention called HIPS for adults suffering from chronic hip joint-related pain. The intervention consists of six 30-minute sessions led by a trained physical therapist, focusing on relaxation techniques, coping skills, and pain education. Participants will also engage in prescribed physical therapy and track their progress through surveys and logs. The findings will help refine the program and methodology for a future randomized control trial.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with chronic hip joint-related pain lasting at least three months and exhibiting poor psychosocial health.
Not a fit: Patients who have had previous surgery on the symptomatic hip or have pain referred from the lower back may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide patients with effective coping strategies and pain management techniques for chronic hip pain.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is relatively novel, similar mind-body interventions have shown promise in managing chronic pain in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Presenting with chronic (lasting ≥3 months) hip joint-related pain (HRP) 2. Age ≥18yr a. If ≥45yr, the physician will confirm no osteoarthritis via X-ray (Kellgren Lawrence \[KL\] grade 0-1) 3. Score ≥3 for current hip pain on the Pain Visual Analogue Scale (Pain VAS) 4. Exhibits poor psychosocial health by meeting ≥1 of the criteria listed below: 1. Score ≥ 20 on the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) 2. Score ≤ 40 on the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ) 3. Score ≥ 17 on the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK-11) 5. Exhibits sedentariness by meeting ≥1 of the criteria listed below: 1. Physically active \< 150mins/week according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) 2. Hip pain interferes with ability to be physically active 3. Dissatisfaction with current physical activity level Exclusion Criteria: 1. Previous surgery on the symptomatic (painful) hip 2. Current pain referred from the lower back
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kate Jochimsen, PhD, ATC
- Email: kjochimsen@mgh.harvard.edu
- Phone: 617-643-4125
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.