Open Pilot Trial of a Mind-Body Intervention for Patients With Chronic Hip Pain

NCT ID: NCT06820242

Last Updated: 2026-01-15

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: RECRUITING
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 5 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-04-04
• Study Completion Date: 2026-06-30

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to conduct a feasibility open pilot study (N=5) of HIPS with virtual exit interviews among adult patients with chronic hip joint-related pain (HRP). We will use this mixed methods information to assess the feasibility, credibility, and acceptability of the HIPS intervention and optimize the program and study methodology in preparation for a pilot feasibility randomized control trial (RCT).

Deliverables: [1] Adapt and refine open pilot protocol, patient recruitment, provider training, and other study materials. [2] Assess the feasibility, acceptability, and credibility of HIPS in preparation for a future feasibility RCT.

Detailed Description

Aim: Conduct a feasibility open pilot study (N=5) of HIPS with virtual exit interviews among adult patients with chronic HRP. The ultimate goal of this research is to assess the feasibility, credibility, and acceptability of the HIPS intervention and optimize the program and study methodology in preparation for a pilot feasibility randomized control trial (RCT).

HIPS Intervention: HIPS is a 6-session (one 30-minute session per week) mind-body intervention delivered virtually via live-video by a trained physical therapist (PT). In addition to participating in the HIPS intervention, all participants will attend their prescribed physical therapy with a physical therapist of their choosing. To minimize variability in physical rehabilitation, we will send the physical therapist the Clinical Practice Guidelines, which outline a standard-of-care rehabilitation protocol. Across the six 30-minute sessions, the HIPS intervention aims to teach relaxation and coping skills (e.g., SMART goal-setting, coping thoughts, deep breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation) and provides pain education. After each session, the participant is instructed to set and meet a physical activity SMART goal for the coming week. Within the program manual will be a log where the participant may track their completion of home practice. Each week, participants will receive a survey to formally report their daily home practice data over the last 7 days.

Following program completion, there will be a one-time 30-minute virtual exit interview to elicit subject perceptions of HIPS and any recommendations to improve intervention quality. This information will be used to further adapt and optimize HIPS prior to future efficacy testing.

Assessments: Baseline (0 weeks), post-test (6 weeks), and 6-month follow-up (30 weeks) survey assessments.

Conditions

Hip Pain; Hip Pain Chronic; Mind-Body Therapies

Study Design

• Allocation Method: NA
• Intervention Model: SINGLE_GROUP
• Primary Study Purpose: OTHER
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

HIPS

A 6-session mind-body intervention that teaches patients with chronic hip joint-related pain (HRP) coping skills (e.g., SMART goal-setting, coping thoughts, deep breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation) and pain education.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

HIPS

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

HIPS is a 6-session (one 30-minute session per week) mind-body intervention delivered virtually via live video by a trained physical therapist (PT). Across these six 30-minute sessions, the HIPS intervention aims to teach relaxation and coping skills (e.g., SMART goal-setting, coping thoughts, deep breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation) and provides pain education.

Interventions

HIPS

HIPS is a 6-session (one 30-minute session per week) mind-body intervention delivered virtually via live video by a trained physical therapist (PT). Across these six 30-minute sessions, the HIPS intervention aims to teach relaxation and coping skills (e.g., SMART goal-setting, coping thoughts, deep breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation) and provides pain education.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

NIH

Sponsor Role: collaborator

Massachusetts General Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Kate Jochimsen

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Site Status: RECRUITING

Countries

United States

Central Contacts

Kate Jochimsen, PhD, ATC

Role: CONTACT

kjochimsen@mgh.harvard.edu

617-643-4125

Nadine Levey, BA

Role: CONTACT

nlevey@mgh.harvard.edu

617-724-8431

Facility Contacts

Kate Jochimsen, PhD, ATC

Role: primary

kjochimsen@mgh.harvard.edu

920-948-7812

Nadine Levey, BA

Role: backup

nlevey@mgh.harvard.edu

Other Identifiers

5K23AT011922-04

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: secondary_id

View Link

2025P000305

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id