Somatosensory Sensitivity in Patients With Persistent Idiopathic Orofacial Pain Is Associated With Pain Relief From Hypnosis and Relaxation

Abstract

High pain sensitivity at baseline may predict poor pain management outcome. In addition, despite clear clinical pain relief, hypnosis did not significantly or specifically influence somatosensory sensitivity. Future studies should further explore QST measures as possible predictors of different management response in orofacial pain conditions.