Culturally Adapted Pain Management for Indigenous Peoples
Official title: Culturally Adapted Pain Management for Indigenous Peoples in the Pacific Northwest (CAP-I)
Run by University of California, San Diego · NCT07524751 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A feasibility test will see if a culturally tailored pain-management program can be delivered to AI/AN adults with chronic pain at the Yakama Service Unit and pave the way for a larger trial.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Diego Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Yakima, Washington) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 8, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2028 |
| Study ends | November 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07524751 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are AI/AN adults with chronic pain, who speak English, have reliable contact methods, and can participate in a behavioral program.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant cognitive impairment, severe uncontrolled mental illness, active substance abuse, or active cancer treatment may not benefit from this specific intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized feasibility pilot examines a culturally adapted psychological intervention for chronic pain among American Indian/Alaska Native adults. Participants will be adults 18+ who identify as AI/AN and have chronic pain interfering with function, and will be randomized to receive the braided skills program. The study aims to determine whether a larger, fully powered randomized controlled trial is practical, including recruitment, retention, and preliminary outcomes. The program was developed in earlier work (K99 phase) and is now tested in a real-world clinical setting within the Portland Area Indian Health Service – Yakama Service Unit. Feasibility metrics will guide the design of a future definitive trial.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could offer a culturally resonant approach to managing chronic pain, potentially improving function and quality of life for AI/AN patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work has demonstrated the value of culturally adapted psychosocial approaches in similar populations, supporting the potential benefit of this strategy.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Exclusion Criteria: * 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's running
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Portland Area Indian Health Services - Yakama Service Unit
Yakima, Washington, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Andrea K Newman, PhD
- Email: a7newman@health.ucsd.edu
- Phone: 253-271-4289
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.