Effects of adding an internet-based pain coping skills training protocol to a standardized education and exercise program for people with persistent hip pain (Hope trial): Randomized controlled trial protocol

Abstract

Background. Persistent hip pain in older people is usually due to hip osteoarthritis (OA), a major cause of pain, disability, and psychological dysfunction. Objective. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether adding an Internet-based pain coping skills training (PCST) protocol to a standardized intervention of education followed by physical therapist-instructed home exercise leads to greater reductions in pain and improvements in function. Design. An assessor-, therapist-, and participant-blinded randomized controlled trial will be conducted. Setting. The study will be conducted in a community setting. Participants. The participants will be 142 people over 50 years of age with self-r..