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Culturally Adapted Pain Management for Indigenous Peoples

Culturally Adapted Pain Management for Indigenous Peoples in the Pacific Northwest (CAP-I)

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

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

About the study

The proposed study involves a randomized feasibility pilot trial of a culturally adapted psychological intervention for chronic pain for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals receiving care for pain at the Portland Area Indian Health Service - Yakama Service Unit. The study will provide information on whether or not it is feasible to conduct a future fully-powered randomized controlled trial.

What is being tested

• Braided Skills for Managing Pain (behavioral)

Sponsor: University of California, San Diego · Participants: 30 · Started: Jun 15, 2026

Contact the study team

• Andrea K Newman, PhD · Phone: 253-271-4289

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07524751

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Chronic Pain

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.