INSPIRE Trial: Culturally-Tailored Digital Pain Management Platform Targets Health Equity in Chronic Pain Care
247 Health News Editorial
·15 Apr 2026
·3 min read
·clinical-trialsThe INSPIRE trial investigates a trilingual digital platform combining CBT, mindfulness, and movement therapy for chronic pain management in diverse communities. This equity-focused intervention targets Black, Chinese, and Latinx populations through culturally-tailored telehealth coaching and primary care coordination.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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