Building Indigenous-led healing and wellbeing in Tribal communities
Promoting Community Wellbeing Through Indigenous Science and Healing
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11369462
This program helps American Indian and Alaska Native communities use Indigenous science and traditional healing to reduce harms from opioids, stimulants, and chronic pain.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PULLMAN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11369462 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
From my perspective as a community member, this effort funds Tribal and Native-serving organizations to lead health projects that reflect local priorities and culture. It supports training, local research capacity, and better community data so leaders can make informed decisions. The work centers Indigenous strengths and healing practices to address opioid and stimulant harms, chronic pain, and related trauma. Projects are community-driven rather than led by outside researchers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, tribal members, and Native-serving organizations affected by opioids, stimulants, chronic pain, or related trauma who want to participate in community-led projects.
Not a fit: People who are not part of American Indian or Alaska Native communities or Native-serving organizations are unlikely to be eligible or directly benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, communities could build lasting local programs that lower overdose and addiction harms, ease pain-related suffering, and strengthen cultural wellbeing.
How similar studies have performed: Culturally grounded, community-led interventions have helped some Indigenous communities with substance harms, though this coordinated capacity-building model is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
PULLMAN, UNITED STATES
- WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY — PULLMAN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MCDONELL, MICHAEL G — WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: MCDONELL, MICHAEL G
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 below.