Culturally Adapted Pain Management for Indigenous Peoples

Part of paid clinical trials in Yakima, Washington.

Sponsor
University of California, San Diego
Study ID
NCT07524751
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Chronic Pain

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Braided Skills for Managing Pain — BEHAVIORAL
    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).

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 15, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2028
Completion
Nov 30, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
30 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Active Treatment
    Treatment is group-based and remote-based. Treatment groups will include 4-6 study participants. A total of 7 treatment sessions are delivered on a weekly basis. The treatment is an integration of evidence-based psychological tools for pain management and Indigenous healing practices.
  • No Intervention: Treatment-as-usual
    Study participants will proceed with their medical care as usual for chronic pain.

Primary Outcome Measure

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

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Portland Area Indian Health Services - Yakama Service UnitYakimaWashington98948
Ryan Pett, PharmD, MPH, BCPS
[email protected]
509-865-1728

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