New program aims to ease chronic pain in korean american communities
NCT ID NCT06725329
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 10-week education program designed to help Korean Americans with chronic pain. The program taught coping strategies and pain management skills in group sessions held at community centers. Researchers wanted to see if the program was feasible and acceptable, and if it could reduce pain-related distress and improve daily functioning.
What this could mean
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Active substance
psychosocial education intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could provide a culturally tailored way to help Korean Americans better manage chronic pain and reduce pain-related distress.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early feasibility study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to all Asian Americans. The program is not a treatment for pain itself, only education.
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Locations
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George Washington University School of Nursing
Ashburn, Virginia, 20147, United States
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The George washington University
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20006, United States