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Complementary and alternative medicine for persistent facial pain.

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  • 1Integrative Medicine Program, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USA. myerscd@moffitt.usf.edu

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Many adults use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for persistent facial pain. While some CAM therapies show promise, more research is needed on their effectiveness and cost.

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Pain Management
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is increasingly utilized by the general adult population in the United States.
  • Persistent facial pain affects a significant number of individuals, leading to a search for diverse treatment options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the prevalence of CAM use among US adults and patients with persistent facial pain.
  • To summarize clinical trial evidence on the efficacy of CAM therapies for persistent facial pain.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on CAM prevalence.
  • Systematic review of published, peer-reviewed clinical trials for persistent facial pain.

Main Results:

  • CAM is frequently used for musculoskeletal pain conditions, including persistent facial pain.
  • Preliminary evidence suggests potential benefits for therapies like biofeedback, relaxation, and acupuncture.
  • Significant gaps remain in understanding the cost-effectiveness, efficacy, and mechanisms of action for CAM in treating persistent facial pain.

Conclusions:

  • CAM represents a common approach for managing persistent facial pain.
  • Further rigorous research is essential to validate the effectiveness and understand the underlying mechanisms of CAM therapies.
  • Evidence-based guidelines for CAM use in persistent facial pain are currently limited.