A program to help young Black adults manage chronic pain.
Official title: Culturally and Structurally Adapted Chronic Pain Self-Management Program for Young Black Adults
Funded at Portland State University · NIH-10949339 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about creating a friendly program to help young Black adults learn how to better manage their chronic pain, focusing on the specific challenges they face and using workshops led by peers to teach helpful techniques and improve their overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Portland State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $135,317 |
| NIH project number | 1K01AT012905-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10949339 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young Black adults aged 21 and under who experience chronic pain.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 21 and under or those not identifying as Black may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a culturally and structurally adapted program to help young Black adults manage chronic pain effectively. It aims to understand the unique challenges and barriers faced by this population in accessing pain management resources. By utilizing a peer-led workshop model, the program will incorporate mind-body therapies and address social determinants of health that contribute to pain. Participants will learn self-management techniques to improve their pain severity, disability, and overall quality of life.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower young Black adults to better manage their chronic pain and improve their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with culturally tailored pain management programs, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Portland State University
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wolf, De'sha Shantrell — Portland State University
- Study coordinator: Wolf, De'sha Shantrell
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.