RecruitingNot Applicable

Culturally Adapted Pain Management for Indigenous Peoples

United States30 participantsStarted 2026-06-15

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * at least 18 years of age * identify as AI/AN (or by another preferred name, such Native American, Native, and/or Indigenous) * have at least one diagnosis consistent with chronic pain and/or meet criteria for chronic pain diagnosis at enrollment (i.e., experience pain for \> 50% in the past 3 months that interferes with daily functioning) * possess the ability to speak and understand English * have access to a mode of communication for contact, such as a telephone, for study purposes Exclusion Criteria: * significant cognitive impairment * current uncontrolled serious psychological issues (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) * active medical treatment for malignant conditions (e.g., cancer) * active suicidality with intent * active alcohol and/or substance abuse

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

Recruitment

Timeframe: Until the end of the recruitment phase (once all study participants have been recruited, an estimated 1-2 years).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07524751

SponsorUniversity of California, San Diego

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-06-30

Contact for this trial

Andrea K Newman, PhD

253-271-4289 a7newman@health.ucsd.edu

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