HIPS Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial

Conditions

• Hip Pain
• Hip Pain Chronic
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

18 Years - N/A

Healthy Volunteers

Not accepted

Interventions

• HIPS-1 — BEHAVIORAL
  HIPS-1 is a 6-session (one 30-minute session per week) mind-body intervention delivered via live-video (i.e., MGB Zoom) by a trained physical therapist (PT). In addition to participating in the HIPS-1 intervention, all participants will attend their prescribed physical therapy with a PT of their choosing. To minimize variability in physical rehabilitation, we will send the PT the Clinical Practice Guidelines, which outline a standard-of-care rehabilitation protocol. Across these six 30-minute sessions, the HIPS-1 intervention aims to teach relaxation and coping skills and provide pain education. After each session, participants will set a physical activity SMART goal for the coming week and complete a weekly check-in survey (i.e., submit weekly home practice, brief pain assessment). All HIPS-1 sessions will be audio-recorded for subsequent interventionist fidelity checks. These recordings will be stored exclusively on MGB-encrypted devices.
• HIPS-2 — BEHAVIORAL
  The HIPS-2 program will be administered via live video (i.e., MGB Zoom) and is time and attention-matched to HIPS-1. As such, HIPS-2 is delivered by a trained PT and consists of 6-sessions (one 30-minute session per week). HIPS-2 contains healthy lifestyle education consistent with public health recommendations, including physical activity, sleep, and nutrition. HIPS-2 has no overlap with HIPS-1. In addition to participating in HIPS-2, all those randomized to this condition will attend their prescribed physical therapy with a PT of their choosing and complete a weekly check-in survey (i.e., brief pain assessment). To minimize variability in physical rehabilitation, we will send the PT the Clinical Practice Guidelines, which outline a standard-of-care rehabilitation protocol. All HIPS-2 sessions will be audio-recorded for subsequent interventionist fidelity checks. These recordings will be stored exclusively on MGB-encrypted devices.

Study Details

The goal of this clinical trial is to conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test the feasibility of two dose- and time-matched pain management programs, delivered via live video, for adults with chronic (lasting at least 3 months) and non-arthritic hip-related pain (HRP). Following pre-determined benchmarks, findings from this trial will be used to assess the feasibility, credibility, and acceptability of both programs (HIPS-1, HIPS-2). In preparation for a future clinical trial powered to test efficacy, we will optimize the protocol for patient recruitment, study protocol, and fidelity materials.

Key Dates

First listed

May 14, 2026

Start date

Jul 20, 2026

Status verified

Jul 2026

Primary completion

Dec 1, 2027

Completion

Jun 1, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment

50 participants (estimated)

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

OTHER

Arms

• Experimental: HIPS-1
  HIPS-1 is a 6-session (one 30-minute session per week) mind-body intervention delivered via live-video (i.e., MGB Zoom) by a trained physical therapist (PT). In addition to participating in the HIPS-1 intervention, all participants will attend their prescribed physical therapy with a PT of their choosing. To minimize variability in physical rehabilitation, we will send the PT the Clinical Practice Guidelines, which outline a standard-of-care rehabilitation protocol. Across these six 30-minute sessions, the HIPS-1 intervention aims to teach relaxation and coping skills and provide pain education. After each session, participants will set a physical activity SMART goal for the coming week and complete a weekly check-in survey (i.e., submit weekly home practice, brief pain assessment). All HIPS-1 sessions will be audio-recorded for subsequent interventionist fidelity checks. These recordings will be stored exclusively on MGB-encrypted devices.
• Active Comparator: HIPS-2
  The HIPS-2 program will be administered via live video (i.e., MGB Zoom) and is time and attention-matched to HIPS-1. As such, HIPS-2 is delivered by a trained PT and consists of 6-sessions (one 30-minute session per week). HIPS-2 contains healthy lifestyle education consistent with public health recommendations, including physical activity, sleep, and nutrition. HIPS-2 has no overlap with HIPS-1. In addition to participating in HIPS-2, all those randomized to this condition will attend their prescribed physical therapy with a PT of their choosing and complete a weekly check-in survey (i.e., brief pain assessment). To minimize variability in physical rehabilitation, we will send the PT the Clinical Practice Guidelines, which outline a standard-of-care rehabilitation protocol. All HIPS-2 sessions will be audio-recorded for subsequent interventionist fidelity checks. These recordings will be stored exclusively on MGB-encrypted devices.

Primary Outcome Measure

Proportion of Participants Who Scored Above the Midpoint on the Client Satisfaction Scale (CSQ) [ Time Frame: Post-Test (6 Weeks) ]

Central Contacts

• Kate Jochimsen, PhD, ATC
  920-948-7812
  [email protected]

Locations (1)

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