New study aims to curb opioid misuse in native communities with culturally centered care

NCT ID NCT06565416

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of New Mexico Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing how well a culturally adapted screening and brief counseling program works for American Indian and Alaska Native adults who have chronic pain or misuse opioids. Researchers will work with three clinics to see if the program is easy to use and helpful. The goal is to learn how to better support these communities, not to test a new drug or device.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that culturally adapted screening and brief counseling helps reduce opioid misuse and manage chronic pain in Indigenous communities.
What could go wrong: This is an early implementation study with only 225 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It focuses on staff and client perspectives, not on proving a treatment works.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome opiate dependence opioid abuse

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC PAIN OPIOID MISUSE OPIOID-USE DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Clinic Site A (blinded pending tribal approval)
RECRUITING

Arcata, California, 95521, United States
Clinic Site B (blinded pending tribal approval)
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Toppenish, Washington, 98948, United States
Clinic Site C (blinded pending tribal approval)
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55404, United States

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