TMD Online Program for Pain Management
TMD/Orofacial Pain
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for TMD/Orofacial Pain
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age at least 18 years Complaint of either bilateral or unilateral pain, scoring > 3 on a 11-point pain scale (scored from 0 to 10), in the area of the temporomandibular joint Pain has persisted for a period of at least 3 months by patient self-report. Pain may be constant or intermittent. Exclusion Criteria: Contraindications to TMD treatment (as determined by the consulting oral surgeon) Inadequate fluency in English History of prior surgery for TMD Receiving concurrent treatment for orofacial pain (including orthodontic or physical therapy) Have a condition that requires the use of an oral appliance (e.g., sleep apnea) Diagnosed as having pain of neuropathic or odontogenic origin History of rheumatoid disease or autoimmune disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis; lupus) currently being treated with anti-inflammatory drugs History of kidney disease or current kidney issues Extensive anatomical destruction or deterioration of the TM joint Current treatment of chronic pain issue with anti-inflammatories (e.g., Indomethacin; methotrexate; dexamethasone) or opioid analgesics Carrying a diagnosis of psychosis (as per self-report on Quick Screen) Pregnant or anticipating pregnancy (due to prescription of NSAIDs)
Sites / Locations
- UConn HealthRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
painTRAINER pain management web application
This is a patient-administered pain management training program delivered in 10 sessions over 8 weeks. Each session is composed of different skills useful for managing chronic pain. Each session is also accompanied by recommendations for skills practice to be done between sessions.