Making pelvic health physiotherapy more accessible for endometriosis
Official title: Optimizing Care and Improving Access to Pelvic Health Physiotherapy for Women Living With Endometriosis: A Portrait of the Current Situation and Recommendations for Possible Solutions in Quebec (Canada)
Run by Université de Sherbrooke · NCT07731776 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests how to improve access to pelvic health physiotherapy for women with endometriosis in Quebec.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 264 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Université de Sherbrooke Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sherbrooke, Quebec) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 28, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 29, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 29, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07731776 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Women aged 18-45 with endometriosis who live in Quebec and speak French, plus licensed physiotherapists in Quebec who treat endometriosis, and healthcare managers involved in relevant care.
✕Probably not a fit
Some participants may not experience direct personal benefit from participating, but their input will inform system-wide improvements.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This mixed-methods study aims to generate evidence to optimize access to pelvic health physiotherapy for women with endometriosis in Quebec. It uses three components: qualitative interviews to explore patient experiences, a cross-sectional online survey to describe current practices, and qualitative focus groups to identify barriers and facilitators. The findings will inform clinical, organizational, and policy recommendations to better integrate pelvic health physiotherapy within multidisciplinary endometriosis care. The project is conducted in sequential parts, starting with patient interviews, followed by surveys and then focus groups. Participants include women with endometriosis, French-speaking residents of Quebec, and licensed physiotherapists providing relevant services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could improve access and delivery of pelvic health physiotherapy for endometriosis, potentially reducing pain and improving quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work in health services research suggests mixed-methods approaches can reveal actionable barriers and enable system-level improvements for specialty physiotherapy access.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria (part 1): * Female (biological sex at birth) * Aged between 18 and 45 years old * Residing in the province of Quebec, Canada * Able to speak and understand French * Has a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of endometriosis Inclusion Criteria (part 2): * Licensed physiotherapist authorized to practice pelvic health physiotherapy in Quebec, Canada * Currently practicing in the province of Quebec, Canada * Provides pelvic health physiotherapy services to women experiencing symptoms associated with endometriosis Inclusion Criteria (part 3): Women living with endometriosis: * Female (biological sex at birth) * Aged between 18 and 45 years old * Residing in the province of Quebec, Canada * Able to speak and understand French * Has a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of endometriosis Healthcare providers/managers: \- Has experience providing, coordinating, organizing or managing care for women with confirmed or suspected endometriosis in the province of Quebec, Canada
Where it's running
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Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mélanie Morin, PhD, PT — Full professor, Researcher, Director of the Pelvic Health Research Laboratory, Canada Research Chair in Women's pelvic health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Sherbrooke and Research Centre of the CHUS
- Study coordinator: Rose-Marie Bourget, PT, Master's student
- Email: accesphysioperineale@usherbrooke.ca
- Phone: 1-888-463-1835
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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.