pain in the temporomandibular (TMD) region (jaw and/or temple area)
duration of pain is at least 3 months
average pain score ≥4 on a 0-10 numerical rating scale over the past week
have at least one additional chronic overlapping pain condition (COPC) including fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, migraine-type headache, tension-type headache, low back pain, interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome or chronic prostatitis, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, vulvodynia, and painful endometriosis.
able to read, understand, and write in English.
You may not be if
history of TMD surgery
neoplasm or injury/trauma to the TMD area
cancer-related pain
scheduled for any surgeries during the study time-frame
current participation in another clinical trial or psychological treatment for any pain-related condition that would interfere with study outcomes
pregnant or lactating
severe motor impairments (e.g., muscular dystrophy)
severe psychiatric conditions (e.g., uncontrolled mood disorders)
severe neurological or cognitive impairments (e.g., uncontrolled Parkinson's disease)
any other conditions that in the opinion of study investigators could make participation in the study unsafe
use of opioids within 48 hours prior to laboratory visit
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