Mindfulness intervention for women undergoing endometriosis surgery
Feasibility of a Mindfulness Intervention for Endometriosis Surgery
This study is testing if a short mindfulness program can help women with endometriosis feel less stressed and manage pain better before their surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hershey, Pennsylvania) |
| Trial ID | NCT06141720 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research aims to pilot-test the feasibility and acceptability of a brief mindfulness-based intervention for women with endometriosis-related chronic pelvic pain who are preparing for surgery. The study will enroll 10-20 adult participants, who will either receive the mindfulness intervention alongside standard treatment or education prior to their surgical procedure. The goal is to determine if this mindfulness approach can improve post-surgical outcomes by enhancing stress coping and pain processing. Data collected will inform future studies on the effectiveness of mindfulness in this context.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of endometriosis who are scheduled for surgical treatment.
Not a fit: Patients with prior formal mindfulness training or those unable to consent may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to improved recovery and pain management for women undergoing surgery for endometriosis.
How similar studies have performed: While mindfulness interventions have been explored in various contexts, this specific application for endometriosis surgery is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. age 18 years or older 2. diagnosis or probable diagnosis of endometriosis 3. candidate for surgical procedure for endometriosis 4. English speaking 5. have access to wifi and email Exclusion Criteria: 1. prior formal mindfulness training 2. Unable to consent
Where this trial is running
Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Penn State Health — Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Christa Coleman — Penn State Health
- Study coordinator: Christa Coleman
- Email: ccoleman3@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
- Phone: 717-531-8338
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.