Culturally Adapted Pain Management for Indigenous Peoples
Culturally Adapted Pain Management for Indigenous Peoples in the Pacific Northwest (CAP-I)
University of California, San Diego
30 participants
Jun 15, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
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Interventions
The intervention is a "braiding" or integration of Indigenous, Western, and Eastern beliefs and practices. Pain management skills involve evidence-based psychological techniques of behavioral activation, mindfulness meditation, relaxation techniques, and cognitive restructuring. Indigenous healing practices related to pain involve land-based healing, reconnecting with community, spirituality, narrative sharing, journaling, and restoration of cultural practices (e.g., eating Native foods, ceremonies).
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NCT07524751