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Culturally Adapted Pain Management for Indigenous Peoples
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego
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.
Official title: Culturally Adapted Pain Management for Indigenous Peoples in the Pacific Northwest (CAP-I)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-06-15
Completion Date
2028-11-30
Last Updated
2026-06-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
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).
Locations (1)
Portland Area Indian Health Services - Yakama Service Unit
Yakima, Washington, United States