Digital mindfulness program for managing endometriosis

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a digital mindfulness and acceptance-based psychological intervention aimed at improving quality of life, work ability, and pain management in individuals suffering from endometriosis. Participants will engage in a structured program that includes mindfulness practices and yoga, delivered digitally, over a specified treatment period. The intervention targets those experiencing chronic pain, fatigue, and reduced quality of life due to their condition, with assessments conducted to measure outcomes related to physical and mental health.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* ≥18 years old.
* Signed informed consent.
* Endometriosis diagnosed by a gynecologist based on the medical case history, ultrasound, laparoscopy, or MRI (all self-reported).
* Moderate to severe symptoms (pelvic pain and/or fatigue measured on an 11-point numeric rating scale (NRS) from 0 = no pain/fatigue to 10 = worst imaginable pain/fatigue symptom) or reduced endometriosis-related quality of life (measured by the EHP-30):
* Moderate to severe endometriosis-related chronic pelvic pain (NRS \> 2) or
* Moderate to severe endometriosis-related fatigue (NRS \> 2) or
* Low endometriosis-related quality of life (one or more EHP-30 subscale mean scores ≥ 40.00).
* Relevant clinical and/or surgical treatment according to the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) guidelines for endometriosis has been attempted.
* Willingness to practice mindfulness and yoga at home for 30-45 minutes 5-7 days a week during the treatment period.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Under 18 years old.
* Severe psychiatric diagnosis made by a psychiatrist and/or ongoing psychiatric treatment.
* Pregnancy or planned pregnancy during the study period.
* An estimated lack of capacity or surplus energy to enter into a digital mindfulness treatment, for instance, because of:
* major life events taking place at the same time (e.g., divorce, loss of a close relative, etc.)
* linguistic or cultural barriers

Where it's running

• Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
  Aarhus, Central Jutland, Denmark Recruiting
• The Danish Endometriosis Patients Association
  Billund, Denmark Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Henrik Marschall, MSc — University of Aarhus
• Study coordinator: Henrik Marschall, MSc
• Email: hmars@psy.au.dk
• Phone: +4522394563

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.