GetActive+ Program for Chronic Pain
(iHOPE Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byAna-Maria Vranceanu, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this project is to conduct an open-pilot (N=30) to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and fidelity of a mind-body and activity program (GetActive+) with older adults with chronic pain. The investigators will test for improvements in self-reported, performance-based (i.e., six-minute walk test), and objective (i.e., step-count) physical function, emotional function, as well as feasibility, acceptability and implementation markers. Participants will complete measures at baseline and post-intervention.

Research Team

Ana-Maria Vranceanu, PhD

Principal Investigator

Massachusetts General Hospital

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for older adults aged 55 or above who have chronic musculoskeletal pain lasting more than 3 months, with a moderate pain score of at least 4. Participants should be mentally fit to engage in the study and able to walk for six minutes under supervision. They must not have untreated psychotic disorders, substance use issues that could affect participation, or serious illnesses expected to worsen soon.

Inclusion Criteria

I can think and understand well enough to take part in this study.

No self-reported current active, untreated psychotic or substance use disorder that would interfere with participation in the research study

I am fluent in English or Spanish.

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Exclusion Criteria

I do not have a serious illness expected to worsen in the next 6 months.

I am willing and able to wear the ActiGraph device.

Treatment Details

Interventions

GetActive+ (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe GetActive+ program is being tested on its ability to improve physical and emotional function in older adults with chronic pain. This includes self-reported wellness, performance in a six-minute walk test, step count tracking, and overall satisfaction with the program. The trial will assess these outcomes before and after the intervention.

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Experimental: GetActive+Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

A mind-body program focused on increasing physical and emotional function in older adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain