New program aims to ease chronic pain in korean american communities

NCT ID NCT06725329

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: George Washington University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

George Washington University School of Nursing

Ashburn, Virginia, 20147, United States
The George washington University

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20006, United States

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