Pelvic Floor Function and Endometriosis-Related Pelvic Pain in Women
Official title: Pelvic Pain and Pelvic Floor Muscle Function in Women With Endometriosis: Preliminary Findings From a Pilot Feasibility Case-Control Study
Run by University of Pecs · NCT07713108 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study will look at whether endometriosis-related pelvic pain is linked to pelvic floor muscle strength and related factors in women aged 18–50, comparing them with healthy controls.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 48 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Pecs Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Pécs, Baranya) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | October 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | September 1, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | July 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07713108 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Women aged 18–50 with self-reported endometriosis and healthy controls without endometriosis.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants may not experience direct benefit from participation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This cross-sectional study compares women with self-reported endometriosis to gynecologically healthy controls to explore associations between pelvic floor muscle function, pain intensity, quality of life, and physical activity. Participants complete online questionnaires and clinical assessments, including pelvic pain scales and BMI calculation from self-reported data. The goal is to understand how pelvic floor muscles and related muscles behave in endometriosis-related pain and how this relates to overall well-being. The study uses convenience sampling and is conducted at the University of Pécs in Hungary.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Findings could help tailor approaches to managing pelvic pain and improve quality of life for people with endometriosis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has explored pelvic pain and pelvic floor function, but this specific endometriosis-focused, cross-sectional comparison with healthy controls is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18-50 years of reproductive age with self-reported endometriosis will be included in the study group, while women aged 18-50 years of reproductive age who are gynecologically healthy and report no history of endometriosis will be included in the control group. Additional inclusion criteria include adequate proficiency in the Hungarian language, access to the internet, and provision of informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria include lack of capacity to provide informed consent, severe physical or cognitive impairment, pregnancy, postpartum period, diagnosed malignant disease, or the presence of vaginal infection or inflammation.
Where it's running
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University of Pécs Faculty of Health Sciences
Pécs, Baranya, Hungary Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kovács-Szabó Zsófia, MSc
- Email: zsofia.szabo@etk.pte.hu
- Phone: +36204317662
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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.