Walking and mindfulness program aims to ease chronic pain in seniors
NCT ID NCT06119698
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a 10-week program called GetActive+ that combines gentle walking with mind-body techniques to help older adults (55+) with long-term muscle or joint pain. Researchers want to see if it improves physical function, mood, and daily activity compared to usual care. The study involves 200 participants and will track progress for 6 months.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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55 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Older Adults (i.e., age \>=55) 2. Diagnosed musculoskeletal chronic pain of any type (e.g., pain \> 3 months) 3. Pain score \>=4 (moderate) on the Numerical Rating Scale 4. Cognitively able to participate as measured by the Short Portable Mental Health questionnaires (e.g., \<4 errors) 5. Self-reported ability to complete the 6-minute walk test including with assistive devices 6. Patient at Revere HealthCare Center or MGH Broadway Primary Care in Revere who is cleared for participation by medical staff 7. English or Spanish fluency and literacy Exclusion Criteria: 1. Current serious medical illness that is expected to worsen in the next 6 months (e.g., cancer) 2. Individuals who are unwilling or unable to comply with study procedures including wearing a smartwatch 3. Active suicidal ideation with plan or intent 4. Active and untreated serious mental health or substance use disorder
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Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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