Two online pain-management programs for adults with chronic non-arthritic hip pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized feasibility trial compares two dose- and time-matched pain management programs delivered by live video to adults with chronic, non-arthritic hip pain. Participants are randomized after baseline assessment to receive either HIPS-1 or HIPS-2, each consisting of six weekly sessions with brief between-session check-ins. Outcomes are measured at baseline, after six weeks, and at six months to assess feasibility, credibility, and acceptability, with the goal of informing a future efficacy trial. The study also aims to optimize recruitment, protocol fidelity, and study materials for a future larger trial. All sessions are conducted remotely via Zoom, and the trial includes safety and eligibility checks such as imaging confirmation for older participants when needed.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Presenting with chronic (lasting ≥3 months) hip joint-related pain
2. Fluent in English
3. Age ≥18yr \[If ≥45yr, the physician will confirm no osteoarthritis via X-ray (Kellgren Lawrence \[KL\] grade 0-1)\]
4. Score ≥3 for current hip pain on the Pain-VAS
5. Psychological risk factor for the maintenance of pain by meeting ≥1 of the criteria listed below:

   1. Score ≥ 20 on the PCS
   2. Score ≤ 40 on the PSEQ
   3. Score ≥ 17 on the TSK-11
6. Exhibits sedentariness or dissatisfaction with physical activity by meeting ≥1 of the criteria listed below:

   1. Physically active \< 150mins/week according to the IPAQ-SF
   2. Hip pain interferes with the ability to be physically active
   3. Dissatisfaction with the current physical activity level

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Previous surgery on the symptomatic (painful) hip
2. Current pain referred from the lower back

Where it's running

• Massachusetts General Hospital
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Kate Jochimsen, PhD, ATC — Massachusetts General Hospital
• Study coordinator: Kate Jochimsen, PhD, ATC
• Email: kjochimsen@mgh.harvard.edu
• Phone: 920-948-7812

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.