NCT07524751

Culturally Adapted Pain Management for Indigenous Peoples

Culturally Adapted Pain Management for Indigenous Peoples in the Pacific Northwest (CAP-I)

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of California, San Diego · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The proposed study involves a randomized feasibility pilot trial of a culturally adapted psychological intervention for chronic pain for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals receiving care for pain at the Portland Area Indian Health Service - Yakama Service Unit. The study will provide information on whether or not it is feasible to conduct a future fully-powered randomized controlled trial.

Detailed description

The prevalence of chronic pain is higher among American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) people than any other group in the United States. This proposed study aims to begin the process of developing a culturally-adapted psychological intervention for chronic pain among AI/AN individuals receiving care for pain at the Portland Area Indian Health Service - Yakama Service Unit. The K99 phase focused on the development of the intervention and the R00 entails a feasibility randomized pilot trial. The current study (i.e., the R00 phase) aims to assess the feasibility of conducting a future randomized controlled trial with the newly developed culturally-adapted psychological intervention for chronic pain.

Conditions

• Chronic Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Braided Skills for Managing Pain	The intervention is a "braiding" or integration of Indigenous, Western, and Eastern beliefs and practices. Pain management skills involve evidence-based psychological techniques of behavioral activation, mindfulness meditation, relaxation techniques, and cognitive restructuring. Indigenous healing practices related to pain involve land-based healing, reconnecting with community, spirituality, narrative sharing, journaling, and restoration of cultural practices (e.g., eating Native foods, ceremonies).

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-05-01
• Primary completion: 2028-06-30
• Completion: 2028-11-30
• First posted: 2026-04-13
• Last updated: 2026-04-13