Culturally Adapted Pain Management for Indigenous Peoples

Recruiting now · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Chronic Pain

In brief

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 facts

Study ID

NCT07524751

Run by

University of California, San Diego

People needed

30

Starts

2026-06-15

Expected to finish

2028-11-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-11

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Portland Area Indian Health Services - Yakama Service Unit — Yakima, Washington, United States (enrolling)

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