Feasibility Testing of the "Face-Forward-Web" Program for Chronic Orofacial Pain

Launched by MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · Dec 23, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is testing a new online program called "Face-Forward-Web," designed to help adults who experience chronic orofacial pain, which is pain affecting the face and jaw area. The main goal of this study is to see how well the program works and how acceptable it is for patients who might use it. The researchers will gather feedback from up to 20 participants through interviews after they complete the program, helping them understand if any changes are needed before moving on to larger studies.

To participate in this trial, you need to be at least 18 years old, able to read and understand English, and have been experiencing non-cancer-related facial pain for at least three months. Participants should also have a pain level of 4 or higher on a scale from 0 to 10. It's important that you own a device with internet access, as the program is web-based. However, if you've been practicing mindfulness for more than 45 minutes a week recently or have received certain therapies in the past three months, you may not be eligible. The trial is not currently recruiting participants, but it aims to refine the program based on the feedback received and prepare for future studies.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Age ≥18
• • 2. English fluency and literacy
• • 3. Nonmalignant chronic (\>3 months) orofacial pain
• • 4. Ability and willingness to participate in the Face-Forward web-platform intervention
• • 5. Free of concurrent psychotropic medication 2 week prior to participation OR stable psychotropic medication dose and type for ≥ 6 weeks
• • 6. Pain score ≥4/10 on the Numerical Rating Scale
• • 7. Owns (or has easy access to) a device with internet access
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Practice of mindfulness \> 45 minutes/week in the past 3 months
• • 2. Participation in mind-body or cognitive-behavioral therapy in the past 3 months
• • 3. Severe untreated mental health disorder (e.g., psychosis)
• • 4. Active suicidal ideation with plan or intent
• • 5. Pregnancy