Evaluating physical therapy for endometriosis pain management
Official title: Efficacy of Physical Therapy Treatment in Endometriosis and Its Relationship to Adherence Rates.
Run by University of Seville · NCT06795243 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a mix of education about pain and specific exercises can help women with endometriosis feel less pain and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Seville Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seville) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | May 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | July 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06795243 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adult women over 18 years old who have been diagnosed with endometriosis and can participate in a therapeutic exercise program.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients currently undergoing fertility treatments or who are pregnant may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a combined approach of pain neuroscience education and therapeutic exercise in reducing pain, catastrophizing, and improving the quality of life for women diagnosed with endometriosis. The research acknowledges the chronic and debilitating nature of endometriosis, which often leads to significant delays in diagnosis and treatment. By employing a multidisciplinary approach, the study seeks to provide insights into how these therapies can alter pain perception and enhance daily functioning for affected individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies and enhanced quality of life for women suffering from endometriosis.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of combining education and exercise for pain management is gaining traction, this specific study's methodology is relatively novel in the context of endometriosis treatment.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult women (over 18 years of age) diagnosed with endometriosis. * Women with the capacity to carry out a therapeutic program based on muscular exercise. * Women with the capacity to understand the requirements of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Women undergoing fertility and/or assisted reproduction treatment. * Pregnant women.
Where it's running
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Universidad de Sevilla
Seville, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Inmaculada Villa-del-Pino — Centro universitario San Isidoro, adscrito a Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Sevilla.
- Study coordinator: Inmaculada Villa-del-Pino
- Email: inmvildel@alum.us.es
- Phone: +34679183871
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.