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We investigated the feasibility (adherence and satisfaction) of implementing an 8-week home-based somatosensory, entirely remote, self-training programme using the TrainPain smartphone app in people with FMS. The secondary aim was to evaluate the effect on pain symptoms. The training was performed 15 min\/day, 7 days\/week for 8 weeks. Participants identified the number of vibrations emitted by vibrotactile pods positioned on the most painful site and the contralateral side of the body. They completed the Brief Pain Inventory before, during (4 weeks), and at the end of the 8-week programme. At 8 weeks, they also rated satisfaction and the overall perceived change. The app recorded session completion. Of the 34 individuals recruited, 29 (mean, age 46 [SD] 9 years; 27 women; median duration of symptoms 7 [5;10] years) completed all assessments. Participants completed 75% of sessions and rated the programme easy-to-use and enjoyable, 94% would recommend the programme, and 38% reported a very strong improvement at 8 weeks. Pain intensity reduced from pre to post (effect size 0.77), as did interference (effect size 0.7 to 1.17). 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