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One two-hour class may teach chronic face pain patients lasting coping skills

NCT ID NCT07802067

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Kentucky Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a single two-hour telehealth course, called Empowered Relief, is practical and acceptable for people with chronic orofacial pain. Participants are adults with pain lasting more than three months who are new patients at a specialty orofacial pain clinic. Half take the course right away, and half wait a month before taking it. The study measures recruitment, retention, and satisfaction to decide whether a larger effectiveness trial is worth running.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Empowered Relief, a single-session, 2-hour pain management course delivered via telehealth in a group format
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a practical, low-cost way to help people with chronic orofacial pain manage their symptoms without needing many therapy sessions.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study, not a full test of effectiveness. It may not show clear benefits, and results may not apply to all patients with orofacial pain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 200 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Oct 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Must be 18 years or older; have the ability to read, write, and speak English; have experienced pain longer than 3 months; be a treatment-seeking patient at the University of Kentucky Orofacial Pain Clinic (UKOPC), and have the technological ability to participate in telehealth treatment in Kentucky (e.g., technology, connection, earbuds or headphones, private space in Kentucky). Exclusion Criteria: * Because the UKOPC is a training clinic, participants will be excluded if they report current or recent suicidal or homicidal ideation or intent in the last 2 weeks and/or symptoms of mania, hypomania, or psychosis in the past 6 months.

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Conditions

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Facial Pain

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Immediate intervention Waitlist control

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Locations

  • University of Kentucky

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40509, United States

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