Culturally tailored pain care for American Indian and Alaska Native adults in the Pacific Northwest
Culturally Adapted Pain Management for Indigenous Peoples in the Pacific Northwest (CAP-I)
This project offers a pain-management program adapted to the cultures and needs of American Indian and Alaska Native adults and will run a small randomized pilot at tribal health clinics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11209571 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be invited to a pain-management program that was created with input from tribal community members. During an earlier phase, focus groups helped develop a treatment manual, workbooks, and culturally appropriate procedures. In the R00 phase the team will run a small randomized pilot at the Portland Area Indian Health Service – Yakama Service Unit to test feasibility, follow-up, and acceptability. The pilot will inform a larger future trial while aiming to honor tribal context and patient preferences.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are American Indian or Alaska Native adults (age 21+) with chronic pain who receive care at the Portland Area Indian Health Service – Yakama Service Unit or nearby tribal clinics.
Not a fit: People younger than 21, non–American Indian/Alaska Native individuals, or patients who cannot attend the participating clinic are unlikely to benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could provide culturally acceptable pain-coping skills and expand treatment options for American Indian and Alaska Native patients with chronic pain.
How similar studies have performed: General psychosocial pain treatments have helped other populations, but culturally adapted interventions for AI/AN communities are relatively new and have not been widely tested.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Newman, Andrea K — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Newman, Andrea K
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.