Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
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Experienced musculoskeletal pain for 6Â weeks or longer | Currently pregnant or breastfeeding |
Between 18 and 75Â years old | Received surgery, radiation or chemotherapy treatment for cancer in the past 5Â years |
Android or iOS smartphone or tablet with a data plan and/or connected to a home WiFi network | Patient has a medical condition/s that would limit the patient life expectancy to < 2 years or imperil patient safety |
A score of 4 or greater for at least one question of the PEG pain scale [31] | Dementia, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or active suicidality |
Based on clinician judgment the patient is amenable to treatment with acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, short-acting opioids, tramadol, a complementary/alternative treatment such as massage or meditation, or a combination of these treatments | Evidence of alcohol or prescription drug abuse, or have a history of disruptive behavior |
Ability to speak and read English | Failed five or more analgesic medications because of lack of effectiveness or poor tolerance |