Feasibility Testing of the "Face-Forward-Web" Program for Chronic Orofacial Pain
Massachusetts General Hospital
30 participants
Sep 15, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this study is to conduct a feasibility open pilot study (N=Up to 20) with exit interviews to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and credibility of the study protocol and Face-Forward-Web; a web-based mind-body intervention for adult patients with COP. Deliverables: \[1\] Adapt and refine open pilot protocol, patient recruitment, and other study materials. \[2\] Assess the feasibility, acceptability, and credibility of Face-Forward-Web and optimize the intervention methodology in preparation for a future efficacy study. This research leverages mixed methods information to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and credibility of Face-Forward-Web and optimize the intervention and study methodology in preparation for the subsequent pilot study and again later, for a pilot feasibility randomized control trial (RCT).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- Age ≥18
- English fluency and literacy
- Nonmalignant chronic (\>3 months) orofacial pain
- Ability and willingness to participate in the Face-Forward web-platform intervention
- Free of concurrent psychotropic medication 2 week prior to participation OR stable psychotropic medication dose and type for ≥ 6 weeks
- Pain score ≥4/10 on the Numerical Rating Scale
- Owns (or has easy access to) a device with internet access
Exclusion Criteria5
- Practice of mindfulness \> 45 minutes/week in the past 3 months
- Participation in mind-body or cognitive-behavioral therapy in the past 3 months
- Severe untreated mental health disorder (e.g., psychosis)
- Active suicidal ideation with plan or intent
- Pregnancy
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Interventions
This is a self-administered web-based mind-body intervention that consists of 5 30-minute video sessions disseminating tailored relaxation, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral skills for COP. Ultimately, the Face-Forward-Web program aims to increase patients' physical and emotional functioning and decrease pain intensity and maladaptive coping behaviors.
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NCT06754917