Who is eligible for clinical trial NCT06119698?

Participants must meet protocol criteria for Chronic Pain. Confirm exact inclusion and exclusion requirements with the study coordinator.

Does clinical trial NCT06119698 provide travel or cost reimbursement?

Check with the site coordinator at the participating facility for travel and lodging stipend availability, and for which routine-care costs are covered.

🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2025-11-14

Improving Health for Older Adults With Pain Through Engagement (NCT06119698)

🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🧠 Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this project is to conduct a randomized, hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation trial (N=200) to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of a 10-week mind-body and walking program (GetActive+) vs treatment as usual (TAU). 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 (0 weeks), post-intervention (1 week after intervention completion), and 6-month follow-up. This study will receive support from and inclusion in the HEAL Initiative (https://heal.nih.gov/).

Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (7 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (5 items).

Location: Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Check every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).

Older Adults (i.e., age \>=55)
Diagnosed musculoskeletal chronic pain of any type (e.g., pain \> 3 months)
Pain score \>=4 (moderate) on the Numerical Rating Scale
Cognitively able to participate as measured by the Short Portable Mental Health questionnaires (e.g., \<4 errors)
Self-reported ability to complete the 6-minute walk test including with assistive devices
Patient at Revere HealthCare Center or MGH Broadway Primary Care in Revere who is cleared for participation by medical staff
English or Spanish fluency and literacy

Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:

Exclusion Criteria:
Current serious medical illness that is expected to worsen in the next 6 months (e.g., cancer)
Individuals who are unwilling or unable to comply with study procedures including wearing a smartwatch
Active suicidal ideation with plan or intent
Active and untreated serious mental health or substance use disorder

🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

🏛️ View Official NIH Record ↗