ArticleJMIR research protocols2018
A Mobile Health Intervention to Reduce Pain and Improve Health (MORPH) in Older Adults With Obesity: Protocol for the MORPH Trial.
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A Mobile Intervention to Reduce Pain and Improve Health (MORPH) in Obese Older Adults
MORPH II: Revisiting A Mobile Intervention to Reduce Pain and Improve Health (MORPH)
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 33 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Perspectives and Experiences on eHealth Solutions for Coping With Chronic Pain: Qualitative Study Among Older People Living With Chronic Pain.JMIR aging · 2024Article
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- Associations Between Patterns of Daily Stepping Behavior, Health-Related Quality of Life, and Pain Symptoms Among Older Adults with Chronic Pain: A Secondary Analysis of Two Randomized Controlled Trials.Clinical interventions in aging · 2024Article
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- Successes and lessons learned from a mobile health behavior intervention to reduce pain and improve health in older adults with obesity and chronic pain: a qualitative study.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Associations between patterns of physical activity, pain intensity, and interference among older adults with chronic pain: a secondary analysis of two randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in aging · 2023Article
- Achieving and sustaining behavior change for older adults: A Research Centers Collaborative Network workshop report.The Gerontologist · 2022Article
- Study on the Types of Elderly Intelligent Health Management Technology and the Influencing Factors of Its Adoption.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Building on Lessons Learned in a Mobile Intervention to Reduce Pain and Improve Health (MORPH): Protocol for the MORPH-II Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2021Article
- A Mobile Health Behavior Intervention to Reduce Pain and Improve Health in Older Adults With Obesity and Chronic Pain: The MORPH Pilot Trial.Frontiers in digital health · 2020Article
- A Pain eHealth Platform for Engaging Obese, Older Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain in Nonpharmacological Pain Treatments: Protocol for a Pilot Feasibility Study.JMIR research protocols · 2020Article
- Development and evaluation of a tailored e-self-management intervention (dr. Bart app) for knee and/or hip osteoarthritis: study protocol.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundChronic pain is a complex, age-related health issue that affects both physical functioning and quality of life. Because the impact of chronic pain is worsened by obesity and inactivity, nonpharmacological interventions that promote movement, reduce sitting, and aid in weight loss are needed to help manage pain symptoms among older adults with chronic pain.
objectiveThe Mobile Intervention to Reduce Pain and Improve Health (MORPH) pilot trial aims to develop and test the feasibility and acceptability of a novel, patient-centered intervention to reduce chronic pain and improve physical functioning in older adults, leveraging the combination of telecoaching and individually adaptive mHealth tools to decrease both body mass and sedentary behavior.
methodsMORPH comprises 2 phases, including a 1-year iterative development phase, and a 1-year pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT). During the development phase, representative participants will engage in one-on-one structured interviews and a 1-week field test. The resulting feedback will be used to guide the development of the finalized MORPH intervention package. During the second phase, the finalized intervention will be tested in a pilot RCT (N=30) in which older adult participants with chronic pain and obesity will be assigned to receive the 12-week MORPH intervention or to a waitlist control. Primary outcomes include self-reported pain symptoms and physical function.
resultsPhase 1 recruitment is ongoing as of December 2017.
conclusionsThe MORPH intervention brings together a strong body of evidence using group-based behavioral intervention designs with contemporary mHealth principles, allowing for intervention when and where it matters the most. Given the ubiquity of smartphone devices and the popularity of consumer activity and weight monitors, the results of this study may serve to inform the development of scalable, socially driven behavioral pain management interventions.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT03377634; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03377634 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6yj0J5Pan). REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER: RR1-10.2196/9712.
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