Creating a research framework to address substance misuse and pain management in the Lumbee tribe

Building iCRISP: Indigenous Community-Informed Research Infrastructure to address Substance Misuse and Pain Management

NIH-funded research Lumbee Land Development, INC. · NIH-10978052

This study is working with the Lumbee tribe in North Carolina to better understand and tackle issues related to substance misuse and pain management, so that the community can find effective ways to improve their health and well-being.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionLumbee Land Development, INC. NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Pembroke, United States)
Project IDNIH-10978052 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research aims to develop a community-informed research infrastructure specifically for the Lumbee tribe in North Carolina, focusing on substance misuse and pain management. By collaborating with tribal leadership, community organizations, and research institutions, the project seeks to gather data and insights that reflect the unique health challenges faced by the Lumbee people. The initiative will involve action research to identify effective strategies for addressing high rates of substance misuse and related health issues within the community.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include members of the Lumbee tribe who are affected by substance misuse or pain management issues.

Not a fit: Patients who are not members of the Lumbee tribe or who do not experience substance misuse or pain management challenges may not receive benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and targeted interventions for substance misuse and pain management among the Lumbee tribe.

How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives focused on community-informed approaches to health issues in Indigenous populations have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.

Where this research is happening

Pembroke, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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