Can your mind help heal hip pain? new study tests Mind-Body therapy
NCT ID NCT07586397
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a 6-session mind-body program (HIPS-1) for adults with chronic hip pain lasting at least 3 months. The program teaches relaxation and coping skills, and is delivered via live video by a physical therapist. The goal is to see if the program is feasible, acceptable, and credible for patients, before testing it in a larger trial.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mind-body therapy (HIPS-1 program)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a new, non-drug way to manage chronic hip pain and improve recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study (50 people) testing if the program is acceptable and practical, not whether it works. Results may not apply to everyone.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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