Frequently Asked Questions

You can register your interest to join the program by completing the form on the sign up page. Our team will be in touch via email to discuss your eligibility and the next steps.

The program fee includes a training device shipped to your home, access to the training game through a smartphone app, email support from our care team, and the option for a Zoom video call for assistance getting started.

No, the program is currently only available in the U.S. If you’re based outside of the U.S., please sign up here to get notified when TrainPain is available globally.

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you return the device.

During the program, you will be able to communicate with our customer support team via email, and there is an option to have a Zoom video call if you have trouble getting started.

You have the option to stop the program at any time. If you decide to do so within the first 30 days, you will receive a complete refund.

Shipping costs in the U.S. are included in the price of the TrainPain program.

There will be an extra shipping charge for replacement if the TrainPain device is lost or damaged. 

Supported:
- Android phones: Android 9 or higher with 2GB of RAM
- iPhone: iOS 14 or higher

Not supported:
- iPad and Android tablets (support is planned for late 2023)‍

We recommend training once a day for 15 minutes, with a program duration of 90 days.

Most people experience benefits within 6 weeks (while some people experience benefits within 2 weeks).

TrainPain is intended for adults age 18-65.

We are currently performing pilot research studies for children.

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‍TrainPain is intended to promote health in the body's top-down sensory modulatory system. TrainPain is not intended to be used as a replacement for medical care, or to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Neuroplasticity training requires practice and repetition.
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We innovated a way of delivered sensory-exercises through interactive mobile games to make the training engaging and fun.

As additional benefit, playing games releases dopamine in the brain, which promotes learning and neuroplasticity.

No, the TrainPain program is personalized for each user based on their specific needs, so it cannot be shared.

Each person should have their own training device and log-in ID to ensure the best results."

TrainPain is a unique neuroplasticity training program that requires practice and effort.

If you want to purchase the program for someone else, please check beforehand if they are ready to commit to the practice time required.

We designed the TrainPain app to be accessible for people with various types of color blindness.

If you have color blindness, please reach out to our care team to discuss if the app will be accessible for you.

If you are extremely sensitive to physical touch, it is recommended to first start the program with a less sensitive body area for a few weeks.

Then gradually, you can move the training pods closer towards the area that is more sensitive.

No. The training pods should only be used externally.

No. The training pods should only be used on healthy closed skin.

The TrainPain kit comes with 48 patches which is sufficient for the 90 day program.

If you run out of patches, you can contact support@trainpain.com to order more.

Feel free to contact us anytime at support@trainpain.com. We aim to reply to all inquiries within 3 business days (and usually much sooner).