CompletedNot Applicable

Developing a Tailored Psychosocial Education Intervention for Chronic Pain Management for Asian Americans

United States45 participantsStarted 2025-03-08

Plain-language summary

Chronic pain is a major population health issue affecting more than 100 million Americans and variations in chronic pain experiences have been widely documented, including differences in pain burden and likelihood of undertreatment. Evidence regarding chronic pain experiences of Asian Americans is limited, as are resources and evidence-based programs for this group. Our exploratory, developmental study will provide evidence of feasibility and acceptability of a tailored psychosocial education intervention to reduce pain catastrophizing and improve pain outcomes for Asian Americans.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Female and male
. ≥ 18 years old
. Self-reported foreign born Korean Americans
. Self-reported pain most days of the month for at least 3 months
. Pain must be non-malignant, but may have more than one pain source

Exclusion criteria

. Having malignant pain (e.g., cancer or HIV-related)
. Demonstrating significant cognitive impairment (based on results of a cognitive screener-Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Feasibility_Recruitment/retention

Timeframe: From T1 (enrollment) to T2 (at completion of the 10 week session)

Pain Outcomes_Pain Catastrophizing

Timeframe: T1 (enrollment), T2 (after the 10 week sessions), and T3(Twelve weeks after the intervention)

Pain Outcomes_Pain Interference

Timeframe: T1 (enrollment), T2 (after the 10 week sessions), and T3(Twelve weeks after the intervention)

Pain Outcomes_Pain Intensity

Timeframe: T1 (enrollment), T2 (after the 10 week sessions), and T3(Twelve weeks after the intervention)

Feasibility_Participant engagement

Timeframe: 4 Week, 8 Week, T2(10 Week)

Feasibility_Participant satisfaction

Timeframe: 4 Week, 8 Week, T2(10 Week)

Feasibility_Barriers/facilitators to engagement

Timeframe: Within 2 weeks upon the completion of the final session(10-12 Week)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06725329

SponsorGeorge Washington University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-02-17

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Female and male
. ≥ 18 years old
. Self-reported foreign born Korean Americans
. Self-reported pain most days of the month for at least 3 months
. Pain must be non-malignant, but may have more than one pain source

Exclusion criteria

. Having malignant pain (e.g., cancer or HIV-related)
. Demonstrating significant cognitive impairment (based on results of a cognitive screener-Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire)

What they're measuring

Feasibility_Recruitment/retention

Timeframe: From T1 (enrollment) to T2 (at completion of the 10 week session)

Pain Outcomes_Pain Catastrophizing

Timeframe: T1 (enrollment), T2 (after the 10 week sessions), and T3(Twelve weeks after the intervention)

Pain Outcomes_Pain Interference

Timeframe: T1 (enrollment), T2 (after the 10 week sessions), and T3(Twelve weeks after the intervention)

Pain Outcomes_Pain Intensity

Timeframe: T1 (enrollment), T2 (after the 10 week sessions), and T3(Twelve weeks after the intervention)

Feasibility_Participant engagement

Timeframe: 4 Week, 8 Week, T2(10 Week)

Feasibility_Participant satisfaction

Timeframe: 4 Week, 8 Week, T2(10 Week)

Feasibility_Barriers/facilitators to engagement

Timeframe: Within 2 weeks upon the completion of the final session(10-12 Week)